Labour Ward Coordinator - Brighton, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Brighton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate leader to join our team as a Band 7 Labour Ward Coordinator at Royal Sussex County Hospital.

As an experienced midwife you will be asked to support, lead and role model on each shift ensuring a safe and happy service for our service users and maternity team.

You will need to work and communicate effectively with our multi disciplinary team to ensure safety and best practice.

The post holder will be an expert in the assessment, planning and implementation of all areas of Midwifery care for a defined group of people throughout the childbirth continuum.

They will work closely with other health professionals aligned to midwifery to ensure continuity of care.

The post holder will have management responsibility for the efficient running of the delivery suite on a shift to shift basis with associated specialist knowledge, supervision and monitoring requirements.

They will coordinate intrapartum care activity within the acute and community setting. The post holder will be required at times to deputise for the clinical lead (intrapartum care)

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As team leader, take overall responsibility for the development and implementation of individual client clinical care packages by team members for new parents and babies.

Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.

Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care

Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.

Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and give professional advice and support as required.

Have a sound knowledge of the Role of the PMA

Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.

Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtaining clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.

Refer clients to other practitioners e.g. obstetrician, physiotherapist, paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holders scope of practice or require specialist input.

See main duties above and attached Job description for full roles and responsibilities of the position.