Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an experienced midwife with enthusiasm for delivering high quality women-centred care, to join our team of Delivery Suite Coordinators.
The Delivery Suite Coordinator has responsibility for the organisation of workload within the department promoting continuity of care and liaising with team leaders. In addition, you will provide leadership, act as a mentor across the service, and promote positive multidisciplinary team working.
Harrogate is a high performing maternity unit and we are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery.
Please note, flexible working is available for this role; however, the successful candidates will be required to work regular nights and weekends.
We also operate a 'hospital on call' system in which midwives are on call to support the maternity service during high acuity overnight. The successful candidates will be expected to take part in this, being on call one night per 4-week roster period.
Main duties of the job
* Coordinate services to ensure that the individual needs of service users and their families are met.
* Provide care, support, and advice to women and their families throughout the intrapartum and immediate postnatal period.
* Be a clinical role model demonstrating expert clinical practice whilst providing support and advice for less experienced midwives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference Awards and GREATix nominations.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
The practitioner is expected to ensure that their own clinical practice and that of the other staff on each shift, within the area of practice is of a safe standard and in accordance with unit policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registration
* Provide evidence of personal and professional development
* Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification
Experience
* Experience as a qualified midwife with recent experience on Delivery Suite
* Evidence of completion of a successful preceptorship package
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
Skills
* Cannulation
* IV drugs
* CTG interpretation
* Neonatal IV drugs
* NLS
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.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Delivery Suite & Maternity Assessment Team Leader
£46,148 to £52,809 a year (pro rata)
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