Main area: Midwifery
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Secondment / Fixed Term)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (24 hours service coverage via role)
Job ref: 320-W&C-0925-B
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 31/01/2025
Flow and Safety & Labour Ward Co-ordinator
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
12 month Fixed Term/Secondment
This is an exciting new hybrid role that will involve working closely with the Labour ward manager, Matron's and Deputy Head of Midwifery to manage the maternity staff and resources within the ward/department areas to provide high quality and cost-effective clinical care. You will work closely with the Clinical Midwifery Manager (Intrapartum Matron) and the existing Band 7 midwives, to ensure that the Maternity Unit is operationally safe, effective and well led.
We have staff who are kind, caring and compassionate, and who want to deliver exceptional care together for every person who needs us - and that remains our aspiration.
This is an exciting new era on our maternity improvement journey, following a £5.4million investment into our services so that we can further improve what we do and deliver the best quality care to women and their babies.
As a University Trust we value learning, teaching, and training so that we help you to be the best that you can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
An extensive induction package is offered to successful candidates joining our Maternity services to ensure you are well supported and have time to adjust to working within our teams.
Main duties of the job
These roles are available at Royal Derby and Burton Hospital site.
* To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility for the area.
* To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity Services.
* To provide expert leadership advice to the maternity team.
* To be proactive in the development of midwifery within the Maternity Unit.
* To manage/lead a team of staff within maternity service.
* You will also provide leadership to midwifery and non-midwifery staff, ensuring effective management of the daily activity and throughput within the maternity unit.
Closing date of applications: 19 January 2025
Interview date: 31 January 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Registered Midwife with active NMC registration.
* Neonatal Life Support trained or willing to undertake the course on appointment.
Experience
* Midwife with significant experience in a labour ward setting at band 6.
* Demonstrates speciality expertise underpinned by theory.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466
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