Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Induction of Labour Lead Midwife
Band 7
Job overview
The role will entail coordinating the Induction of Labour (IOL) service through admissions and transfers to ensure safe, efficient and effective flow. The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop and implement clinical guidelines and care pathways relating to IOL to improve patient safety and flow whilst acting as a point of contact for the multidisciplinary team through prioritisation of admissions and transfers. Main duties of the job
Work closely with the matrons and ward managers to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service. Book IOL’s in accordance with local guidelines with support from the Consultant body. Work closely with the antenatal ward midwives, Delivery Suite coordinators, flow coordinators, matrons and Consultant Obstetricians to ensure the efficient and effective flow of those women undergoing an IOL within the department. Ensure all women undergoing IOL have evidence-based information with shared decision making for the IOL process. Support the introduction of new initiatives in relation to IOL such as stretch and sweep clinics, IOL audits and further research. Contribute to the development of woman-centered services within maternity. Attend and update regarding those women undergoing an IOL at the daily and LMNS huddles as required. Assist within the clinical areas on both the antenatal ward and Labour ward as required to facilitate timely commencement of the IOL procedure and prevent delays of those awaiting an artificial rupture of membranes (ARM). Person specification
Registered Midwife with active UK NMC registration Experienced Midwife - 5 years Experience of working within a Multidisciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload Experience of audit Experience of working to develop networks with key stakeholders Evidence of higher level study Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. 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.
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Band 7
Job overview
The role will entail coordinating the Induction of Labour (IOL) service through admissions and transfers to ensure safe, efficient and effective flow. The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop and implement clinical guidelines and care pathways relating to IOL to improve patient safety and flow whilst acting as a point of contact for the multidisciplinary team through prioritisation of admissions and transfers. Main duties of the job
Work closely with the matrons and ward managers to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service. Book IOL’s in accordance with local guidelines with support from the Consultant body. Work closely with the antenatal ward midwives, Delivery Suite coordinators, flow coordinators, matrons and Consultant Obstetricians to ensure the efficient and effective flow of those women undergoing an IOL within the department. Ensure all women undergoing IOL have evidence-based information with shared decision making for the IOL process. Support the introduction of new initiatives in relation to IOL such as stretch and sweep clinics, IOL audits and further research. Contribute to the development of woman-centered services within maternity. Attend and update regarding those women undergoing an IOL at the daily and LMNS huddles as required. Assist within the clinical areas on both the antenatal ward and Labour ward as required to facilitate timely commencement of the IOL procedure and prevent delays of those awaiting an artificial rupture of membranes (ARM). Person specification
Registered Midwife with active UK NMC registration Experienced Midwife - 5 years Experience of working within a Multidisciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload Experience of audit Experience of working to develop networks with key stakeholders Evidence of higher level study Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. 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.
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