Job summary Join Our Dynamic Maternity Team at Royal Oldham Hospital. Exciting news A rewarding opportunity has opened up in our maternity service due to retirement, and we're eager to welcome a compassionate and skilled midwife to our dedicated Labour Ward Coordinator team Imagine working in a vibrant environment with 12 spacious birthing rooms, 2 state-of-the-art maternity theatres, and a cosy post-operative recovery bay, all while supporting approximately 5,000 families each year Here, every day is a chance to make a profound impact on the lives of mothers and their newborns. We are on the lookout for a midwife who is not only knowledgeable about complex antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care but also has an undeniable passion for ensuring high-quality care. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our labour ward team to provide exceptional support during one of the most transformative times in a person's life. Join us in creating a nurturing, welcoming atmosphere for families and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding, individualised care. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you Your journey starts here at Royal Oldham Hospitalwhere every birth matters Main duties of the job Are You Ready to Lead with Compassion? We are seeking an exceptional candidate who embodies the spirit of compassionate leadership If you have a passion for fostering collaboration and making a real difference, this opportunity is for you. As part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will shine through your outstanding communication skills and your ability to inspire and motivate those around you. Your role will not only be about guiding the team but also about creating a positive and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. If you're ready to embrace this chance to lead with empathy and drive impactful change, we want to hear from you Join us in crafting a brighter future where excellence thrives through collaboration and understanding. Let your leadership journey begin here. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum, Pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM798-24 Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible. Person Specification Professional Registration Essential UK NMC Registered Midwife Qualifications Essential Degree in Midwifery or Diploma with Equivalent Experience Practice Assessor Robust Evidence of post qualification CPD Desirable Recognised leadership qualification High dependency care qualification Experience Essential Completed preceptorship Substantial intrapartum experience Experience of coordinating shifts Knowledge of clinical governance Skills Essential Excellent communication skills IT skills Leadership Skills Person Specification Professional Registration Essential UK NMC Registered Midwife Qualifications Essential Degree in Midwifery or Diploma with Equivalent Experience Practice Assessor Robust Evidence of post qualification CPD Desirable Recognised leadership qualification High dependency care qualification Experience Essential Completed preceptorship Substantial intrapartum experience Experience of coordinating shifts Knowledge of clinical governance Skills Essential Excellent communication skills IT skills Leadership 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)