Antenatal Services Ward Manager

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated, woman centred, Band 7 midwife with leadership and managerial skills to work as the Antenatal Services Ward Manager based at Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced midwife, who is able to role model, lead by example and provide first line managerial support.

You will be part of a well-established Outpatient midwifery team, which consists of the Antenatal clinic service.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) - the working pattern is over 5 days Monday to Friday with hours compressed over 4 days available.

An Enhanced DBS with Adults' & Children's Barred List checks will be obtained during pre-employment checks.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, and in relation to labour and the postpartum period. The post holder will also provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to Midwifery and Support staff in the delivery of evidence-based client centred care.

The post holder will have clinical responsibility and be an expert in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in pregnancy.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Policies and Procedures maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records. By utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources/ funding.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom women, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.

Lead the team and build successful links between midwifery and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

Lead and support the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.

Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.

Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.

Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with new NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.

Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and directorates.

Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across directorates.

Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.

A detailed job description can be found attached to this advert.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with evidence of CPD
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Post registration continuing development

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Leadership Programme

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates good understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management

Desirable criteria

• Audit experience/research skills
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
• Development of multi- disciplinary working practices

Leadership and Education

Essential criteria

• Acts as a clinical role model and support for all multi- disciplinary learners within the ward or area
• Lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of successful change management
• Project management

Resource Utilisation

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of budgetary management

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD/PS (PDF, 503.2KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)