Are you a midwife with a strong focus on compassionate and personalised care, whatever the setting and care pathway? Do you challenge yourself to always put the patient first, breaking down traditional barriers?, We are looking for a highly skilled midwife to lead our multidisciplinary labour ward team. Successful candidate will need to be able to provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care to women and their babies whilst at the same time fostering an exceptional learning environment for midwives and medical staff. Approximately 4500 women each year choose to have their babies at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. We are committed to improving safety and outcomes through consistent application of evidence-based approaches to care and sharing our learning from audit and evaluation.
Key responsibilities
* Professional accountability for the effective delivery of LDRP, Team Based Care.
* Provide managerial and clinical guidance in the absence of the Clinical Midwifery Manager (CMM).
* Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, acting as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and midwifery teams.
* Support, assist and advise women and their families where Team Based Care is practised. Ensure there is an emphasis on normality for all women wherever possible whilst continuing to promote excellence in high risk, complex care, in early labour, intrapartum and postpartum care.
* Ensure that midwives contribute to the achievement of the Division's, Directorate's and Trust's objectives and strategic planning.
* Promote the highest standards of audited research based clinical care, maintaining standards in accordance with UK law, NMC, Trust and EU guidelines.
As a CQC rated Good organisation, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are keen in delivering One Culture of Care, recognising that our staff are essential in delivering high quality, compassionate care to our service users. If you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.
Clinical duties
Maintain a high profile in the clinical area by coordinating and allocating staff efficiently and as a role model working clinically where appropriate and by being accessible to women and their families. Support the midwifery team in the development of assessment, implementation and evaluation of the needs of women and babies within the LDRP and Maternity Theatre. Promote the delivery of evidence based care pathways for women and babies. Ensure the delivery of safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using persuasion and negotiation skills. Provide clinical advice within midwifery services, working closely with the CMM, Matrons, Deputy HOM, Head of Midwifery to further develop Team Based Care on LDRP. On shift, lead midwifery practice on the LDRP working closely with the CMM and SCMM to ensure protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures are adhered to. Implement change agreed with Head of Midwifery in order to improve and maintain a high quality service in line with the national agenda. Bring to the immediate attention of the CMM, Matron, Deputy HOM and Director of Midwifery any issues, which are impeding the provision of an efficient or high quality service, adhering to the escalation policy and the Trust's Incident reporting as relevant. Participate in Audit and Research leading to the development of research based practices, development of Trust midwifery policies and ensure its effective implementation maintaining standards in accordance with the UK Law, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Trust and EU guidelines. Receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties and disseminate contentious, complex and sensitive information appropriately. In the absence of the CMM provide representation advice and guidance to the Multidisciplinary Team and attends regional network groups as appropriate, e.g. the labour ward co‑ordinator network. Promote flexible and integrated working, liaising closely with the Clinical Managers in all areas of the service to promote collaborative working relationships which will improve women's experiences. Link and liaise with the Safeguarding Team on safeguarding issues to recognise and respond appropriately and effectively to concerns relating to women, children and the unborn baby. Ensure the provision of excellent infection control practices as defined by national recommendations and local policies and maintenance of high standards of cleanliness throughout. Provide a clean environment for care, ensuring best practice in infection control and improving clinical care standards. Complete Rapid Assurance Checklists, Root Cause Analysis and take appropriate action. Link with the Trust Band 7's to address corporate issues within the Division as necessary.
Professional & Managerial duties
Work within the Nursing and Midwifery code of professional practice. Contribute when planning services to meet organisational and national targets particularly with regards to complex care in acute maternity services and to promote positive experiences whilst in the acute care setting. Ensure that midwives contribute to the achievement of Directorate, Divisional and Trust objectives and strategic planning, within the areas of responsibility. Maintain an environment in which individuals can develop their skills and knowledge to their full potential. Ensure midwives maintain mentorship registration. Providing excellent support for students on clinical placements. Respect women's equality taking into account diversity and rights, ensuring that vulnerable women and families receive equitable care including those who are subject to domestic abuse, homelessness and/or language barriers. Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, promoting an open, honest and transparent culture. Demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Maintain strong links with other agencies in cases of safeguarding children, domestic abuse and substance misuse. Support staff to be aware of and contribute to Common Assessment Frameworks to ensure multi‑agency support for women, children and families. Work closely with the CMM and Matrons to liaise with the PLF's and Senior Lecturers at the University to ensure that the service needs and educational requirements of students and learners are met. Work closely with the CMM to support and ensure staff actively participate in personal development through mentorship, preceptorship, mandatory training and appraisals. Maintain and promote an environment conducive to learning. Link with networks beyond the clinical area, sharing good practice and information. Link with Patient and Public Involvement strategies within Maternity Services. As a Trust representative promote the service and the service vision. Work in close liaison with the CMM and Matrons to promote excellent, constructive communication resulting in seamless care provision across pathways of care.
Financial duties
Support the CMM to effectively manage the financial plan for LDRP. Support the CMM in the overall management of the staffing resource and cover over 24 hours within the allocated financial resources and ensure that appropriate levels of staffing are in place at all times escalating concerns as necessary. Managing Self Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
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