Job summary Band 7 Antenatal Clinic Team lead We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the Antenatal clinic team. The purpose of this role is to lead, support and coordinate the day to day running of the service, and to play a key role in the development of these services. As a Midwifery Practice Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, woman centred care in midwifery services, through the provision of clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership. The post holder will ensure that the care provided by the River team and the wider antenatal clinic team is in keeping with the Philosophy of Care advocated within the Women's Health Directorate of Guy's and St Thomas' Trust. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: Marie Gribben marie.gribbengstt.nhsuk or Angela Ugen: angela.ugengstt.nhs.uk Closing Date: 10th March 2025 Interview Date: 17th March 2025 Main duties of the job To work in accordance with the NMC Rules and Code for nurses and midwives To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, woman centred midwifery service for the Trust, in line with the national and Trust standards To lead on the management of the day to day running of the assigned clinical area, ensuring that women and families receive care in a timely manner To work with the multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the maternity care pathways To identify areas for improvement and to take a lead role in designing, implementing and supporting new and existing quality improvement initiatives. To deputise for the midwifery matron To be a role model in the provision of midwifery care and to undertake clinical care as required. You will ensure all staff are aware and implementing the evidence-based protocols agreed for the Women's directorate You will support your team members to develop their skills and carryout annual appraisals. You will investigate complaints in your area and feedback to the Matron and wider team About us Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with along history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inc HCA (Pro rata if Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-NM12639 Job locations St. Thomas’ Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities Womens services: As the only NHS Trust in London with womens and specialist childrens services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development. Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will Work in accordance with the NMCs rules and code of conduct for midwives. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations. Implement recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care. Act as a role model for midwifery practice to all staff within the directorate. Formulate and ensure all staff are aware and implementing the evidence-based protocols agreed for the Womens directorate. To identify areas for improvement and to take a lead role in designing, implementing and supporting new and existing initiatives e.g. group antenatal care; Identify areas of practice, which require further investigation and initiate and participate in both midwifery and medical research and audit programmes. Participate in the teaching and dissemination of professional and clinical knowledge to all learners and members of staff. Provide a mentor support system for students and midwives within the Midwifery practice. Lead, co-ordinate and manage clinical activities in relation to provision of midwifery care model in order to improve/maintain care in the hospital and/or primary care setting. Participate in appraisals of AFC Band 6 midwives, on at least an annual basis in line with Trust policies. Arrange and develop orientation programmes, which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and Midwifery practice. Act on, participate in the investigation of complaints, incidents and accidents and report to your Midwifery Matron as appropriate. Ensure that working conditions are safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Deputise for the Antenatal clinic & Community Midwifery Matron as required. To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk and complaints. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Communication Establish a robust communication pathway with all midwifery teams. Work closely with the teams, liaise with other departments and members of the Trust to ensure the smooth running of the maternity pathways, and assist the functioning of the team. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the trust and be able to challenge senior staff around pathway performance. Ensure women are communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Play a key role in the further implementation of digital technology Quality Ensure that women and their families receive high quality clinical care and have a positive experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Actively engage service users through the facilitation of feedback. Collect, analyse and share relevant data on midwifery services. In conjunction with the other multidisciplinary colleagues, provide monthly reports of activity. Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust. Play a lead role in key developments relating to the midwifery service. Participate in the development of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist service. Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for women and staff and to escalate as appropriate. Management and leadership Be a visible leader who is accessible to women, visitors and staff. Maintain skills and knowledge in clinical midwifery practice. Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice. Co-ordinate the provision of midwifery services, effectively liaising with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues. Develop the role according to changing needs and research findings, within the resources available. Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensure that confidentiality of information is adhered to. Organise own work, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members. Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service. Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same. Assist the senior management team as an expert practitioner with the strategic planning for the service within the Trust On behalf of the Chief Midwife and Head of Gynaecology Nursing, ensure performance management, and personal development of staff whom they manage, and conduct appraisals on at least an annual basis in line with Trist policy. Contribute to the recruitment, induction, training and retention strategies for staff for whom they are responsible. Ensure appropriate succession planning for staff is in place, supported by training and development opportunities as appropriate. Influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance targets and expectations. Financial responsibility Act as an authorising signatory within agreed limits. Education and training Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes within maternity, ensuring equity of provision and consistency. In collaboration with colleagues, be responsible for monitoring and regulating training and development of midwifery and support staff. Be responsible for developing own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. Lead on the development of midwives in facilitating study days and monthly meetings. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. Post holders must be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Smoking Policy It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles. NHS Plan We are committed to meeting the rights and standards required by the NHS plan. We expect our staff to be aware of these rights and standards and to be fully involved and co-operative in meeting them. Job description Job responsibilities Womens services: As the only NHS Trust in London with womens and specialist childrens services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development. Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will Work in accordance with the NMCs rules and code of conduct for midwives. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations. Implement recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care. Act as a role model for midwifery practice to all staff within the directorate. Formulate and ensure all staff are aware and implementing the evidence-based protocols agreed for the Womens directorate. To identify areas for improvement and to take a lead role in designing, implementing and supporting new and existing initiatives e.g. group antenatal care; Identify areas of practice, which require further investigation and initiate and participate in both midwifery and medical research and audit programmes. Participate in the teaching and dissemination of professional and clinical knowledge to all learners and members of staff. Provide a mentor support system for students and midwives within the Midwifery practice. Lead, co-ordinate and manage clinical activities in relation to provision of midwifery care model in order to improve/maintain care in the hospital and/or primary care setting. Participate in appraisals of AFC Band 6 midwives, on at least an annual basis in line with Trust policies. Arrange and develop orientation programmes, which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and Midwifery practice. Act on, participate in the investigation of complaints, incidents and accidents and report to your Midwifery Matron as appropriate. Ensure that working conditions are safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Deputise for the Antenatal clinic & Community Midwifery Matron as required. To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk and complaints. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Communication Establish a robust communication pathway with all midwifery teams. Work closely with the teams, liaise with other departments and members of the Trust to ensure the smooth running of the maternity pathways, and assist the functioning of the team. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the trust and be able to challenge senior staff around pathway performance. Ensure women are communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Play a key role in the further implementation of digital technology Quality Ensure that women and their families receive high quality clinical care and have a positive experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Actively engage service users through the facilitation of feedback. Collect, analyse and share relevant data on midwifery services. In conjunction with the other multidisciplinary colleagues, provide monthly reports of activity. Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust. Play a lead role in key developments relating to the midwifery service. Participate in the development of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist service. Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for women and staff and to escalate as appropriate. Management and leadership Be a visible leader who is accessible to women, visitors and staff. Maintain skills and knowledge in clinical midwifery practice. Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice. Co-ordinate the provision of midwifery services, effectively liaising with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues. Develop the role according to changing needs and research findings, within the resources available. Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensure that confidentiality of information is adhered to. Organise own work, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members. Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service. Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same. Assist the senior management team as an expert practitioner with the strategic planning for the service within the Trust On behalf of the Chief Midwife and Head of Gynaecology Nursing, ensure performance management, and personal development of staff whom they manage, and conduct appraisals on at least an annual basis in line with Trist policy. Contribute to the recruitment, induction, training and retention strategies for staff for whom they are responsible. Ensure appropriate succession planning for staff is in place, supported by training and development opportunities as appropriate. Influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance targets and expectations. Financial responsibility Act as an authorising signatory within agreed limits. Education and training Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes within maternity, ensuring equity of provision and consistency. In collaboration with colleagues, be responsible for monitoring and regulating training and development of midwifery and support staff. Be responsible for developing own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. Lead on the development of midwives in facilitating study days and monthly meetings. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. Post holders must be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Smoking Policy It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles. NHS Plan We are committed to meeting the rights and standards required by the NHS plan. We expect our staff to be aware of these rights and standards and to be fully involved and co-operative in meeting them. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Thorough understanding of midwifery pathways Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of managing conflict and difficult situations and knowledge of a wide range of problem solving techniques. Confident in the use of digital technology Skills Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills and an ability to work with a wide range of professions. Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations. Experience Essential Experience in all areas of midwifery A proven track record of successfully implementing change Desirable Experience at Band 7 or above Values and behaviour Essential Fair and consistent in actions, building and maintaining trust Committed to the team's development, helping colleagues to build knowledge, skills and their careers To stand up to inequity and discrimination in all forms Person Specification Knowledge Essential Thorough understanding of midwifery pathways Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of managing conflict and difficult situations and knowledge of a wide range of problem solving techniques. Confident in the use of digital technology Skills Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills and an ability to work with a wide range of professions. Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations. Experience Essential Experience in all areas of midwifery A proven track record of successfully implementing change Desirable Experience at Band 7 or above Values and behaviour Essential Fair and consistent in actions, building and maintaining trust Committed to the team's development, helping colleagues to build knowledge, skills and their careers To stand up to inequity and discrimination in all forms 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address St. Thomas’ Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)