- Responsible for the recruitment, selection and retention of a team of qualified midwives, health care assistants, and Maternity support staff.
- Delegated responsibility for staff and non- staff budget for the area
- Line management responsibility for midwifery and Maternity support staff on the ward
- In collaboration with Matron for Maternity services and the Lead Midwife for community services participate in practice and service developments, audit and benchmarking against agreed standards.
- Have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference Awards and GREATix nominations.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
- To provide designated leadership and management responsibility for the Antenatal and Postnatal ward
- To provide the highest standard of holistic safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards to ensure constant Quality Improvement within the area.
- Accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care throughout the working period as set out in the NMC Code.
- To provide a continuously improving service in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
- To provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to the midwifery and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
- To support and continually develop staff to ensure they have the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
- Provide specialist midwifery expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis with particular emphasis on antenatal care.
- To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women and their families. To be responsible for the organisation of midwifery care to meet these needs.
- Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver highly complex individualised outpatient care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
- Takes overall responsibility for acting on abnormal results. This includes communicating sensitive, complex information on abnormal test results, planning and delivering the follow up care.
- To be Accountable for the leadership and development of the Maternity support Workers and in conjunction with the Practice development midwife ensure competency training needs and requirements are met
- Facilitate Baby Friendly Accreditation of the unit with the midwifery and support team
- To lead the Trust Ward accreditation
- To be the Midwifery Lead for the Elective Caesarean Pathway Person Specification
- Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Teaching qualification Mentor Preparation Course or equivalent
- Evidence of post Graduate studies relating to midwifery care
- Experience as a qualified midwife with recent postnatal/ antenatal experience.
- Clinical expert in the care of women and their families.
- Experience in complaints management
- Evidence of broad midwifery experience
- "Extended" midwifery skills; IV cannulation, NIPE course
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Maternity Inpatient Ward Manager - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the 24-hour management and clinical leadership of the midwifery services within Pannal Ward.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided on Pannal Ward. They will be easily identifiable to patients, providing strong, visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by women, their partners and families .
The post has a combination of clinical and management responsibilities. This includes in-patients for Antenatal and Postnatal care, also women admitted for Elective Caesarean Section and Induction of Labour. The post holder will be provide leadership in planning the lists for Elective Caesarean and admissions for Induction of Labour.
The post holder will have direct access to the Matron, and the Associate Director of Midwifery for advice and support and they will play an active part in the professional networks within the organisation.
The post holder is expected to participate in the senior midwife on call rota, providing support and advice to clinical staff out of hours.
The post holder must adhere to the NMC Code and any other relevant documents as published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Development of clinical networks across the wider organisation.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Organisational Chart:
Associate Director of Midwifery
Matron for Maternity Services
Ward Manager/ Team Leaders
Midwives
Midwifery Support Workers
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Education/Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
