Antenatal & Postnatal Ward Manager

Job summary

Are you an experienced midwife seeking a role with a plethora of opportunities within a leading London Trust? Whether you're contemplating your next career move or just fancy a change of scenery, we want to hear from you!

Our maternity service has earned and managed to maintain a 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC! We are looking for a dynamic midwife like you to join our team. Working closely with the matron as ward manager looking after the Antenatal and Postnatal ward.

You will become part of our diverse, extraordinary team of maternity staff at Imperial. Where you will be working alongside our fantastic staff to deliver outstanding patient care to the women and birthing people that utilise our services. You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance, and be a positive, compassionate leader who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.

We understand the importance of investing in our staff and offer extensive training and support programs to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities, all guided by our exceptional leadership team. On top of this, enjoy fantastic perks like flexible working.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have surrounding our experienced midwifery roles and offerings. We cannot wait for you to join our team!

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and womancentred during the postnatal period.
• To manage a team of midwives whilst working closely with other multidisciplinarycolleagues to ensure safety outcomes and positive patient experiences are achieved.
• The post holder is also expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women and pregnant people, babies and their families.
• The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership for the team on Aleck Bourne 2 Ward.
• To lead and coordinate the day to day running of including multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• To work collaboratively with the Matrons to provide and develop high quality, safe andeffective service.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• BSc in Midwifery
• NIPE/ EON trained
• Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Master degree or working towards
• Quality Improvement qualification
• FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery
• Experience with DATIX incident reporting systems
• Experience with Conflict Resolution and Complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge of Safeguarding policy and processes

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team
• Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
• Experience of conducting appraisals

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Ability to demonstrate the required expertise associated with a senior midwife role including, advanced clinical skills
• Good level of skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Able to teach and assess in the clinical area
• Use of Quality improvement methodologies
• Change management skills