An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Labour Coordinator to work as part of our midwifery team, based on the Labour Ward.
With strong leadership and excellent communication skills, you will be the expert resource to all staff providing essential clinical and managerial support in complex and sensitive situations. You will be responsible for supervising midwives and Maternity Support Workers in the clinical area. You will act up in the absence of the Inpatient Matron and will be given the opportunity to develop managerial skills by undertaking duties such as e-rostering, appraisal, audit and performance management as well as the day to day responsibility of the coordination of the unit.
The post-holder will report to the Maternity Matron for inpatient areas.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Matron Charlotte Evans via 01752 439699.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
* To provide holistic, high-quality, person-centred care in a range of settings. Experience through the service areas will be key to development and maintenance of competencies and to achieve progression.
* To work autonomously within locally agreed policies and guidelines, taking account of NMC guidance in relation to practice.
* To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care to families and their babies.
* Lead the midwifery team and coordinate the unit across the 24-hour day, acting as a resource for clinical midwifery decision making and expert clinical advice.
* Provide expert clinical advice to all medical and midwifery staff to improve outcomes for people accessing maternity care
* Work closely with the Matrons, Head of Midwifery and Director of Maternity Services, to ensure robust governance within the Maternity Unit
* Audit and evaluate the care of families and their babies across the maternity service.
* To work innovatively within the NMC Code, making changes in practice in line with current evidence/best practice consensus
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the midwifery team and coordinate the unit across the 24-hour day, acting as a resource for clinical midwifery decision making and expert clinical advice.
* Provide expert clinical advice to all medical and midwifery staff to improve outcomes for people accessing maternity care
* Work closely with the Matrons, Head of Midwifery and Director of Maternity Services, to ensure robust governance within the Maternity Unit
* Audit and evaluate the care of families and their babies across the maternity service.
* To work innovatively within the NMC Code, making changes in practice in line with current evidence/best practice consensus
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Communication
* Communicate with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background, and preferred ways of communicating
* Communicate relevant information to women/people and their families in a manner that is consistent with and meets their individual needs
* Develop and maintain communication with people about complex matters or difficult situations
* Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
* Communicate appropriately with members of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to the care of individuals
* Keep accurate and complete records of all activities and communication consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
* Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take action to improve
* Always maintain confidentiality as required by legislation and trust policy
* Break bad news in an appropriate and empathetic manner
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level, or ensure clear and concise advice is given to people on the complaints procedures in place with appropriate escalation
* In the event of failing to resolve issues and complaints at a local level, report to the appropriate person at the earliest opportunity
* Facilitate and cascade information to the team e.g., team meetings/briefings
* Take a proactive role in seeking out different styles and methods of communication to assist longer term needs and aims
* Use a range of skills to influence and inspire people issues
* Negotiate outcomes involving several different parties
* Persuade and influence individuals to achieve satisfactory outcomes
* Explain strategy and organisational decisions to relevant people
* Advocate on behalf of others
Please see the attached JD for further details
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience within a similar role
* Good understanding of Risk Management and Complaints procedures
* Up to date with the NHS Agenda, national directives, and all Governance aspects
Desirable
* Demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered
* Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Mentorship qualification/ENB997/or equivalent
Desirable
* Proven evidence of continued appropriate studies
* Leadership/management qualification
* Neonatal examination of the newborn certificate or equivalent
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
* Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals
* Involvement in development of evidence-based guidelines and in setting and maintaining standards of care
* Excellent professional role model
Desirable
* Demonstrable experience of involvement in successful change management
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 6DH
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