Delivery Suite Team Leader in London

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Homerton family as one of the Delivery Suite Coordinators. The appointed candidate will work in partnership with other band 7 coordinators, team leaders, ward managers and matrons delivering a high standard of care that is evidence based and meets local and national guidelines. They will work closely with obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal colleagues as well as other members of the maternity team, delivering a high-quality service to meet the needs of women.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge base, expertise and a passion for promoting an optimal birth experience within the complex care setting. They must work in line with the NHS E Delivery Suite Coordinator framework working across all 6 domains. We are looking for someone who understands the role of managing a shift and can delegate and lead the demands of the wider maternity service.

Main duties of the job:

• To provide effective, dynamic and cohesive midwifery leadership and management to a team of midwives, working in the acute hospital setting.
• To deliver robust evidence-based midwifery care and promote individualised women centred midwifery care in partnership with women and other stakeholders.
• An integral part of the role will be the provision of clinical management and leadership in the absence of the clinical midwifery manager.
• To act as an exemplary role model and effective and pivotal resource to midwifery and other staff.
• To have competent and proficient IT knowledge and skills to aid effective communication throughout and management of the maternity unit.

Person Specification:

• Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to practice in all areas of midwifery in accordance with the NMC Midwives Code of Practice
• Ability to exercise own initiative
• Ability to relate appropriately to others
• Influencing skills
• IT Skills
• Change management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Qualifications:
• NMC Registered Midwife
• SSSA
• Evidence of post registration education
• Knowledge:
• First line management
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
• Understanding of the demands and needs of women in a multi-racial environment
• Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
• Knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies
• Experience:
• Extensive midwifery experience having worked in all variety of settings utilising midwifery skills
• Other requirements:
• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
• Understanding of the Trust values
• Aware of Equal Opportunities
• Prepared to work shifts; including days, nights and weekends
• Committed to the unit's developments
• Understanding of the importance of being a role model
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to participate in the 'On call' Rota

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.