Maternity Assessment Unit Ward Matron - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom - North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife with a passion for Maternity Assessment Unit and Maternity Triage service to join us as the Maternity Assessment Unit Ward Matron.

Please see full job descriptions for details.

To take 24-hour responsibility for the efficient and safe management the Maternity Assessment Unit, Maternity Triage and provide oversight of the running of the Antenatal Clinic.

To be responsible for all midwifery care standards and to maintain high clinical standards

To provide senior midwife unit management cover

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards.

To role model compassionate and inclusive

The post will have clinically based sessions and there will be an expectation of working with the teams to support them.

There will be a split clinical ward based duties supporting your teams and management time.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

To ensure effective communication has been established with women, their families and all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality care.

Initiate verbal and written reports to colleagues, carers and patients.

Ability to use developed interpersonal communication skills when appropriate, e.g. assisting parents of a stillborn baby. Use of empathy is essential.

Provide and receive routine information requiring tact and persuasive skills, or with barriers to understanding e.g. give information to women about the service or planned intervention, offering appropriate support and reassurance.

To communicate with external agencies including neighbouring trusts and social services as required.

To actively seek feedback on services and manage any complaints related to the area.

Logically problem solve situations, and seek support as needed

Use critical thinking skills as part of the decision making process with regards to patient care, management of the team, and situational issues that arise

Communicate effectively at all times, and escalate issues and concerns timely. To seek support as needed

Have the ability to understand, identify and deal with situations, which can cause issues in the future, and demonstrate the appropriate skills and judgement abilities to overcome situational concerns.

Contribute to Trust projects as requested.

Be responsible for Roster management and production within required roster lead times.

Deploy midwifery and support staff over a 24 hours period to meet the needs of the area including the management of recruitment and retention of all staffing in the area.

Provide leadership and direction to the midwifery team to assure that staff fulfil their roles effectively.

Take responsibility for participation in appraisal, professional development planning and clinical supervision to support growth and development, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives.

To take responsibility on a regular basis for the organisation and co-ordination of midwifery services in the ward/unit over a 24-hour period.

To deliver governance standards in line with CNST Midwifery Standards, Saving Babies Lives and the trust governance framework

To respond to enquiries from relatives and carers and other organisation's i.e. PALS, deal with concerns and actively problem solve to improve the patients experience

To take 24-hour responsibility for the efficient and safe management of a ward/unit

Be responsible for assessing and recognising deviations from normal, able to interpret information, take appropriate action and lead others through this process.

Be responsible for providing direct advice via telephone