Lead Midwifery Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

****** THIS ROLE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ******​

This is a temporary role with a duration of six months, offering a pathway for professional growth for those aspiring to leadership.

We are seeking a clinically proficient midwife with extensive midwifery experience and outstanding clinical skills to oversee our inpatient maternity team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and possess excellent communication and networking skills, essential for guiding the maternity team towards excellence.

The successful candidate must be self-driven, passionate, and committed to enhancing maternity services, with a focus on continuous improvement in safety and patient experience.

The role entails ensuring the delivery of high-quality care within maternity services, including the Delivery Suite, Antenatal/Postnatal ward, and Maternity Assessment Units.

This position requires a commitment of five days a week, including on-call responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities

The post holder will ensure that the highest standards of maternity care are consistently provided to women and their families, delivering a safe and effective midwifery service.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing dynamic leadership and direction to manage the service efficiently, ensuring that both quality and budgetary goals are achieved.
  • Maintaining a supportive working environment that enables staff to maximize their potential and enhance their clinical skills.
  • Being a visible presence across all relevant departments, offering guidance to staff, patients, and their families.
  • Collaborating with other Matrons within the Trust to contribute to the development and achievement of organizational objectives.
  • Setting and monitoring clinical standards while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Overseeing operational management of the service and providing clinical oversight as directed by the Head of Midwifery.
  • Performing regular Senior Midwifery Manager on Call duties.

Working with Us

At University Hospitals Sussex, we embrace diversity as our strength and strive to create an inclusive environment that prioritizes patient care, as evidenced by our Outstanding rating for Caring from CQC. We value the unique experiences of our staff and encourage their success within our innovative community.

We are committed to treating our patients and staff with compassion and empathy, ensuring that we meet their needs through our comprehensive Wellbeing Programme.

As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we prioritize learning and development, supporting our staff throughout their careers to help them grow and feel valued.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Detailed Responsibilities

The post holder will:

  • Provide visible leadership and supervision to ensure high standards of care within maternity services.
  • Assist the Head of Midwifery in managing an efficient maternity department, serving as a role model for professional leadership and clinical practice.
  • Offer guidance and support to midwives, nurses, and support staff, acting as a clinical expert.
  • Ensure that midwifery care is evidence-based and delivered by competent practitioners in accordance with Trust policies.
  • Support workforce planning strategies and maintain professional development to uphold midwifery registration.
  • Conduct appraisals and development plans for staff, ensuring performance management aligns with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Experienced Midwife
  • Midwifery degree
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification

Desirable Criteria

  • Master's degree in midwifery
  • Leadership training
  • Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to championing diversity in previous roles.
  • Evidence of personal development to enhance understanding of equality issues.

Important Information for Applicants

Flexible Working: Candidates interested in flexible working arrangements are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting manager.

DBS Checks: We conduct Disclosure and Barring Service checks for eligible roles to ensure a safe working environment.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for eligible candidates.

Closing Advertisements Early: We may close job postings early if there is a high volume of applications.

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