Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
To provide clinical leadership and carry continuing responsibility for the Labour Ward, maternity triage/triage line and Obstetric Theatres on a 24-hour basis across the Health Board In collaboration with the Lead Obstetrician, Neonatologist and Anaesthetist.
Ensure the Quality and Safety requirements of the environment are maintained at a high level. In particular, the standards required by NICE, Welsh Risk Pool, RCOG, towards safer childbirth.
The post-holder will ensure intrapartum care across the Health Board is fully integrated.
To demonstrate clinical leadership and direction enabling a culture of learning and effectiveness
The post-holder will be a source of expert clinical knowledge for the labour ward and maternity triage/ triage line teams, this occasionally involving clinical work.
Main duties of the job
The post- holder will responsibility to contribute to the support and development of all staff within the multi-professional team.
The post holder will act as a resource for all professionals in relation to intrapartum care within the obstetric unit
Have a responsibility to promote and maximise normal childbirth, liaising closely with the Consultant Midwife for Normal Childbirth.
Assist the Deputy Head of Midwifery in the development of policies/procedures in performance, risk management and health and safety in the defined clinical area.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Labour Ward and Obstetric Theatres on a 24-hour basis across the Health Board in collaboration with the Lead Obstetrician, Neonatologist and Anaesthetist as it relates to the delivery of safe intrapartum care. Operational management of the area and staff remains the responsibility of the ward manager and matron. Ensure the Quality and Safety requirements of the environment are maintained at a high level. In particular, the standards required by NICE, Welsh Risk Pool, RCOG, towards safer childbirth and in the course of their duties;
1. Ensure intrapartum care across the Health Board is fully integrated.
2. Demonstrate clinical leadership and direction enabling a culture of learning and effectiveness.
3. Undertake clinical shifts on a weekly basis to ensure skills are maintained and to accessible to the women and their families
4. Contribute to the support and development of all staff within the
multi professional team.
5. Act as a resource for all professionals in relation to intrapartum care within the obstetric unit.
6. Promote and maximise normal childbirth, liaising closely with the Consultant Midwife for Normal Childbirth.
7. Work with Obstetric Consultant colleagues to develop and monitor integrated care pathways and management plans for high-risk care.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
8. Educated to Degree level
9. Evidence of recent CPD Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
10. Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
Desirable criteria
11. Ability to speak Welsh
Essential
Essential criteria
12. Extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable