Are you passionate about maternity services?
Are you an experienced leader who strives for excellent maternity care?
Then look no further...
We are seeking a compassionate leader to join our incredible maternity team and become part of our journey in providing outstanding maternity care. You will be joining a caring organisation that also values staff well-being and flexibility.
The post holder will be a Registered Midwife and carry continuing responsibility for the operational management and leading the midwifery team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting ward areas, managers and matrons to support patient flow throughout the maternity unit.
The post holder will support the booking of elective caesarean sections, inductions of labour and the daily flow throughout the maternity unit, ensuring a full oversight of the maternity unit at all times.
Main duties of the job
Act as an exemplary role model at all times in line with the codes of conduct set out by the Trust and relevant professional bodies. Provide management support for the ward/department including roster management. Chair monthly ward/departmental meetings to ensure an awareness of developments within the area of practice and directorate/Trust objectives. Maintain effective communication and maintain effective MDT working relationships. Liaise with other service providers to support the efficiency of the ward/unit/area. Lead in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audit of quality indicators, and devising action plans to address any deficits identified. Manage clinical incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers, and take part in regular clinical audit review. Participate in audit and evaluation programs as requested. About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our Trust values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Family Care Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care in maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. These are exciting times for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Bolton. Given the focus in the Trust's 5 Year Strategy, the Trust is investing significantly into the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. Job responsibilities
Coordinating patient flow throughout the maternity unit supporting staff and area managers. Ensure a helicopter view of the maternity unit is maintained. Redeploy staff throughout the unit when there is a clinical need. Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence. Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all women and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience. Lead the service and ensure all midwives act as women's advocates in promoting and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to. Using evidence-based practice, assess women's physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate. Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working. Work clinically when needed to act as a role model within the team. Person Specification
Qualifications
Midwife Experienced Band 6 Midwife Leadership course Evidence of continued professional development Experience
Experience of working in all maternity areas Experience managing a team Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Act as an exemplary role model at all times in line with the codes of conduct set out by the Trust and relevant professional bodies. Provide management support for the ward/department including roster management. Chair monthly ward/departmental meetings to ensure an awareness of developments within the area of practice and directorate/Trust objectives. Maintain effective communication and maintain effective MDT working relationships. Liaise with other service providers to support the efficiency of the ward/unit/area. Lead in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audit of quality indicators, and devising action plans to address any deficits identified. Manage clinical incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers, and take part in regular clinical audit review. Participate in audit and evaluation programs as requested. About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our Trust values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Family Care Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care in maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. These are exciting times for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Bolton. Given the focus in the Trust's 5 Year Strategy, the Trust is investing significantly into the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. Job responsibilities
Coordinating patient flow throughout the maternity unit supporting staff and area managers. Ensure a helicopter view of the maternity unit is maintained. Redeploy staff throughout the unit when there is a clinical need. Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence. Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all women and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience. Lead the service and ensure all midwives act as women's advocates in promoting and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to. Using evidence-based practice, assess women's physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate. Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working. Work clinically when needed to act as a role model within the team. Person Specification
Qualifications
Midwife Experienced Band 6 Midwife Leadership course Evidence of continued professional development Experience
Experience of working in all maternity areas Experience managing a team Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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