Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
R.M. Evidence of continuing professional development Mentorship Qualification Desirable criteria
PRINCE2 certification or working towards Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in all aspects of midwifery care Experience of ward management Experience of conflict management Data collection and analysis Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required Evidence of child protection awareness and training Desirable criteria
Experience of working with Cerner Millennium Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
IT Literacy Commitment to educating junior staff. Effective role modelling Ability to work as part of a team Understanding of current midwifery issues Sensitivity to the diverse needs of women Knowledge of change management Ability to produce high standards of documentation Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
Flexibility Commitment to women centred care Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility Others
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivating with the ability to motivate/lead and manage a team of staff. Ability to practice within a fully integrated maternity service. Commitment to the advancement of an integrated maternity service. Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes. Ability to educate parents/midwives/students and support staff. Desirable criteria
Understanding of sickness management. Knowledge and experience of risk management. Understanding of complaints management Ability to relate NMC Midwives Rules, Code of Practice, The Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of Medicines. Ability to assess care needs, develop and implement programmes of care. Able to use appropriate language according to circumstances. Legible, literate, grammatically accurate. Ability to promote good working relationships within the team. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to prioritise own and others workload. Evidence of involvement in Clinical Audit. Ability to manage junior staff. Covid-19 Vaccination Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. If you are an
EU/EEA citizen
who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware of
scams
– unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
R.M. Evidence of continuing professional development Mentorship Qualification Desirable criteria
PRINCE2 certification or working towards Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in all aspects of midwifery care Experience of ward management Experience of conflict management Data collection and analysis Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required Evidence of child protection awareness and training Desirable criteria
Experience of working with Cerner Millennium Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
IT Literacy Commitment to educating junior staff. Effective role modelling Ability to work as part of a team Understanding of current midwifery issues Sensitivity to the diverse needs of women Knowledge of change management Ability to produce high standards of documentation Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
Flexibility Commitment to women centred care Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility Others
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivating with the ability to motivate/lead and manage a team of staff. Ability to practice within a fully integrated maternity service. Commitment to the advancement of an integrated maternity service. Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes. Ability to educate parents/midwives/students and support staff. Desirable criteria
Understanding of sickness management. Knowledge and experience of risk management. Understanding of complaints management Ability to relate NMC Midwives Rules, Code of Practice, The Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of Medicines. Ability to assess care needs, develop and implement programmes of care. Able to use appropriate language according to circumstances. Legible, literate, grammatically accurate. Ability to promote good working relationships within the team. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to prioritise own and others workload. Evidence of involvement in Clinical Audit. Ability to manage junior staff. Covid-19 Vaccination Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. If you are an
EU/EEA citizen
who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware of
scams
– unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. #J-18808-Ljbffr
