Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women's Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as a Community Midwifery Triage Lead. This role will support the existing community midwifery workforce with a specific focus on Community Triage. This will provide a point of contact for families receiving community midwifery care in Leeds. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic midwife who is a caring and compassionate individual focussed on providing high quality, personalised care to families in Leeds. For more information or to discuss further please contact Julie Holmes Matron 0113 2065169 or email Julie.holmes4nhs.net Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and may be required to teach other midwives and non-midwifery staff. S/he takes responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of women. The postholder is a prime care provider who is required to practice clinical skills developed through experience but at a more advanced level than required for those who have just qualified as midwives. The postholder is designated to take charge of a ward in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. The postholder will work within the community, caring for women and their babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area. The midwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on an individual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The midwife is aware of the anxieties of women and their families and the support they may need. The midwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of a complication or change in the mother's or baby's condition. S/he ensures effective communication with health care professionals and other personnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smooth running of the ward/area. Please review full job description document for full duties and responsibilities of the role About us The maternity unit has approximately 10,000 births a year. LTHT is a tertiary referral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital that impact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatal cardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-WOM-126 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and may be required to teach other midwives and non-midwifery staff. S/he takes responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of women. The postholder is a prime care provider who is required to practice clinical skills developed through experience but at a more advanced level than required for those who have just qualified as midwives. The postholder is designated to take charge of a ward in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. JOB DIMENSIONS The maternity unit has approximately 10,000 births a year. LTHT is a tertiary referral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital that impact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatal cardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit. The postholder will work within the community, caring for women and their babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area. The midwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on an individual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The midwife is aware of the anxieties of women and their families and the support they may need. The midwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of a complication or change in the mother's or baby's condition. S/he ensures effective communication with health care professionals and other personnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smooth running of the ward/area. Reports on the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift and is prepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based in order to meet the requirements of the service. Qualifications Degree or equivalent Registered Midwife Experience At least 18 months experience as a midwife or equivalent within speciality Working with a wide range of professionals including medical and management colleagues Teaching/assessing qualification (Desirable) Skills Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff Time management skills Clinical leadership Teaching skills IT skills Knowledge Insight into clinical speciality Insight into current issues in midwifery/professional issues Standards of professional practice Personal Attributes Professional and patient focused Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Excellent interpersonal skills CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Teaching and assessing skills Communication skills Time management skills Preceptorship skills Understanding of research based practice Team player Professional at all times Understanding of the process of change CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation Understanding of the local and national midwifery agenda Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Maintain a high standard of women centred care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Act as a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision. Establishes effective multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patients. Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the department team Maintain a safe working environment Support the Senior Midwife in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including national standards Promote evidence based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting quality care Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care for women and their babies, ensuring written records are kept to NMC standards Communicate with women and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of women. Undertake duties on different wards/depts as and when required by service demands Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with the Senior Midwife ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills Managerial Working with Senior Midwife to provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new ways of working Support Senior Midwife in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Senior Midwife closely monitor bank and agency usage Support Senior Midwife in investigating and responding to complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work with Matron/Senior Midwife to promote the development of midwives as considered appropriate Deputise for Senior Midwife in his/her absence Job description Job responsibilities The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and may be required to teach other midwives and non-midwifery staff. S/he takes responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of women. The postholder is a prime care provider who is required to practice clinical skills developed through experience but at a more advanced level than required for those who have just qualified as midwives. The postholder is designated to take charge of a ward in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. JOB DIMENSIONS The maternity unit has approximately 10,000 births a year. LTHT is a tertiary referral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital that impact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatal cardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit. The postholder will work within the community, caring for women and their babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area. The midwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on an individual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The midwife is aware of the anxieties of women and their families and the support they may need. The midwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of a complication or change in the mother's or baby's condition. S/he ensures effective communication with health care professionals and other personnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smooth running of the ward/area. Reports on the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift and is prepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based in order to meet the requirements of the service. Qualifications Degree or equivalent Registered Midwife Experience At least 18 months experience as a midwife or equivalent within speciality Working with a wide range of professionals including medical and management colleagues Teaching/assessing qualification (Desirable) Skills Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff Time management skills Clinical leadership Teaching skills IT skills Knowledge Insight into clinical speciality Insight into current issues in midwifery/professional issues Standards of professional practice Personal Attributes Professional and patient focused Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Excellent interpersonal skills CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Teaching and assessing skills Communication skills Time management skills Preceptorship skills Understanding of research based practice Team player Professional at all times Understanding of the process of change CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation Understanding of the local and national midwifery agenda Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Maintain a high standard of women centred care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Act as a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision. Establishes effective multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patients. Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the department team Maintain a safe working environment Support the Senior Midwife in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including national standards Promote evidence based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting quality care Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care for women and their babies, ensuring written records are kept to NMC standards Communicate with women and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of women. Undertake duties on different wards/depts as and when required by service demands Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with the Senior Midwife ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills Managerial Working with Senior Midwife to provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new ways of working Support Senior Midwife in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Senior Midwife closely monitor bank and agency usage Support Senior Midwife in investigating and responding to complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work with Matron/Senior Midwife to promote the development of midwives as considered appropriate Deputise for Senior Midwife in his/her absence Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months At least 18 months experience as a midwife or within the speciality Insight into clinical speciality Knowledge of evidence based practice Insight into current issues in midwifery/ professional issues Standards of professional practice Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post Recruitment and selection (desirable) Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post Car Driver Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Registered Midwife Skills and Behaviours Essential Capable of lateral thinking Team player Communication skills IT skills Time management skills Desirable Preceptorship skills Research/audit skills Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months At least 18 months experience as a midwife or within the speciality Insight into clinical speciality Knowledge of evidence based practice Insight into current issues in midwifery/ professional issues Standards of professional practice Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post Recruitment and selection (desirable) Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post Car Driver Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Registered Midwife Skills and Behaviours Essential Capable of lateral thinking Team player Communication skills IT skills Time management skills Desirable Preceptorship skills Research/audit skills 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)