Labour Ward Co-ordinator

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Has overall shift responsibility for the co-ordination of the obstetric unit. Acts as site lead in the absence of the Senior Midwife Managers including out of hours. Provides clinical leadership for midwives working within the Labour ward Obstetric Theatres, High Dependency areas and TRIAGE unit. Supports the Senior Midwife manager in the day to day management of a designated group of midwives in the hospital setting, and the antenatal/ postnatal ward, including workforce planning, skill mix reviews, recruitment, performance (PADR) reviews and management and sickness.

This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for 3 months due to the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership based on current evidence, acting as a role model to all members of the team to encourage delivery of a quality service which provides safe, effective and sensitive care

Together with the Senior Midwife manager for labour ward, and the Head of Midwifery develop the Midwifery Service supporting a philosophy of normality within the obstetric setting and promoting evidence based care in line with local and national guidance.

Deal with problematic, sensitive or contentious issues and work collaboratively in partnership with multi-professional and multi agency teams.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• BSc in Midwifery
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker

Skills
Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing relevant personal development