To provide visible and supportive management of the maternity teams within the Maternity Wards- Frank Shaw ward (postnatal and antenatal ward) to cover a 12 month period on a fixed-term basis.
Lead service change and development to enable the provision of high quality, safe care to women and their families and a supportive and safe working environment for staff.
Act independently to address issues within the allocated area of service such as staffing/ complaints/ environmental issues.
Work closely with the Deputy Head of Midwifery/ Head ofMidwifery to progress the service.
To actively lead, advise on and support the development of Midwifery led care. Developing the service by leading improvement work streams.
To practice in a safe caring and professionally competent manner in accordance with Midwives Rule and Code of Practice and those of the NMC and the Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
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