Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Midwife to join our friendly and growing team at West Herts as Community Midwifery Team Leader.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Midwife who is looking for a new challenge in management and leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional care and support to staff and service users.
The post holder will be the key clinical leader for community midwifery services, supporting the Community and Birth Centre Matron in ensuring the highest standard of midwifery practice and clinical care is delivered.
The post holder will have a duty to enhance service user and staff experience; provide effective operational leadership and management; and contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
The post holder will have management responsibility for the midwifery and support services provided in a community setting for a named team.
This will include staff training and supervision, management of resources, audit and quality monitoring, data collection, clinical leadership and deputising for the matron when needed.
The post holder will work to create an environment where the service-user is central to all decision making and the delivery of high-quality compassionate care is everyone's priority.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and management to a team of midwives in a community setting
- Ensure high standards of midwifery practice and clinical care are delivered
- Enhance service user and staff experience
- Manage resources, including staff training and supervision
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives
Person Specification:
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin
- Evidence of post-registration education
- Mentorship preparation or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area
- Recognised Leadership and management qualification (desirable)
- NIPE trained, or willing to work towards (desirable)
- NLS course HDU or equivalent course (desirable)
- Prescribing qualification (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year inc HCA
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, flexible working pattern
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Equal Opportunities:
- The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply:
- If you are interested in this post, please apply via the NHS Jobs website.