Please see attached Job Description for full details To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and staff wellbeing To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity services To be an expert Clinical role model To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to the Maternity Team To develop an environment which supports the value of Midwifery Care To act as an advocate for the women receiving care They must deliver high quality midwifery care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times. They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy. Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust and National standards. Support and contribute to the development of patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required. Ensure effective management of staff on shift and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed. Participate in a 365 day 24/7 roster Participate in the acute Midwifery on call roster To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.