An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated, and well organised midwife to join the maternity team at UHNM. There has never been a better time to join our progressive maternity team. We are investing in our workforce and proactively developing our staff for the future of maternity.
The post holder will be responsible for a busy maternity outpatients department based at Royal Stoke and also a smaller antenatal clinic based at County Hospital. As such the post holder will be expected to work between our two sites to provide visible leadership.
A busy fetal medicine department is located within the antenatal clinic at Royal Stoke and the post holder will provide managerial support for a small team of specialist midwives and support staff who work within the area.
Day-care is located within the antenatal clinic at Royal Stoke where we provide a seven day service for women and birthing people. The post holder will be provide managerial oversight of day-care at Royal Stoke.
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, and fully integrated with the community team leaders, screening coordinator and other specialist services.
Key Areas/Tasks
The Ward Manager/Midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation.
Co-ordinate and manage midwifery care within the Antenatal Clinic, work in partnership with colleagues and medical staff across the Directorate to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
The manager will provide clinical leadership and develop standards to promote high quality practice.
The Ward manager/Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
The Ward manager/Midwife will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.
Evaluate clinical practice and its outcomes to sustain and improve the quality of care in all aspects of midwifery practice within Antenatal Clinic.By utilising clinical audit,research, supervision of practice and teaching.
Ensure the provision of safe, effective and high-quality care for all women maintaining continuity of care from referral/admission to transfer/discharge within the multidisciplinary framework.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Policies and Procedures while maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records.
We have four core values and promises that were co-created by our staff, patients and carers.
Together
We are a Team – I will be considerate, help others to achieve our goals and support others to make positive changes
We are Appreciative – I will acknowledge and thank people for their efforts and contributions.
We are Inclusive – I will be open and honest, welcome people’s views and opinions and involve people in decisions that affect them
Compassion
We are Supportive – I will be empathetic and reassuring. I will support and encourage people when they need it
We are Respectful – I will treat people fairly, with respect and dignity, protect their privacy and help them to feel comfortable
Safe
We Communicate Well – I will explain clearly, share relevant and timely information and keep people updated
We are Organised – I will plan ahead, manage my time well and be prompt in what I do
We Speak Up – I will contribute to ensuring healthy and constructive feedback for all so we can feel safe to challenge inappropriate care and behaviour and promote our values
Improving
We Listen – I will welcome people’s views and ideas, invite people to ask questions and share their opinions and respond to what I hear
We Learn – I will share best practice, celebrate good performance and support others to use their skills, learn and grow
We Take Responsibility – I will have a positive attitude, act and encourage people to take the initiative and make improvements