Take overall responsibility for the management of the intrapartum care areas and Triage while on duty maintaining the smooth running of the team and prioritising care. Ensure dissemination of pertinent information regarding the women in these areas to the multidisciplinary team. As part of the multidisciplinary team ensure appropriate midwifery care is provided for the women in the intrapartum care areas and Triage Allocate staff roles according to their level of experience and expertise to meet the individual needs of the women Facilitate the role of the practice facilitator midwives to enable them to support newly qualified/newly rotated midwives Provide and disseminate professional and clinical knowledge to the multidisciplinary team and provide effective communication and collaborative working within the teams. Ensure a system is in place whereby all emergency equipment is checked daily and any malfunctioning equipment is reported and followed up Provide ongoing leadership, support and advice to all staff. Coordinate and evaluate training and facilitate the training of student midwives and other students allocated to the clinical area. Ensure effective mentorship. Guide and support staff in their professional development and clinical competence. Review and manage the performance of all staff by identifying their educational and support requirements. Support midwifery and maternity support staff with the completion of annual appraisal and objective setting. Promote, encourage, participate and undertake in research, audit and studies related to the area of practice. Support and facilitate training sessions as identified by service needs To actively participate in developing and updating clinical guidelines Act as an effective role model in promoting professional excellence Actively promote a learning environment that encourages individuals to learn To be aware of the hazards associated with using equipment and to report any failures of equipment Be responsible for maintaining own personal PREPP requirements Practice within the NMC rules and codes of conduct Actively participate in clinical governance strategy, audit and risk management Participate in the identification and introduction of best practice in maternity care To be conversant with the Fire, Health and Safety Policies and other Policies of the Trust. To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required. Update own knowledge and skills in order to develop professionally and to contribute to the improvement of the service.