Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior midwifery leader to provide clinical and professional leadership, expert clinical advice and management support to ensure that midwifery care is delivered to the highest standard across Inpatient services at St Thomas Hospital .
Main duties of the jobThe main duties and responsibilities of the role are the proactive and visible leadership and management of all resources across key areas of the midwifery service.
The Lead Midwife will be responsible for the teams within and the operational management and oversight of all Inpatient areas at St Thomas Hospital. These areas include; Hospital Birth Centre, Maternity Theatres and Enhanced care, Postnatal ward, Transitional Care Unit, Antenatal Ward and the Westminster Private Maternity Suite.
The lead midwife will provide direct line management and support to 3 Matrons who oversee each area.
About usWomen Services lies within the Evelina London Women's and Children's Clinical GroupAs the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.
Job responsibilities- Leadership and operational management of the specific clinical areas.
- Communication with a variety of stakeholders in the service , including service users, vaccination and screening teams, along with primary care and service managers of community estates
- Service improvement in the areas within the portfolio to work in line with the maternity strategy and Good to Outstanding Programme
- Be responsible for the safety and quality of care provided in the clinical areas
- Support , educate and develop the teams within the service
Person SpecificationEducationEssential- Registered Midwife
- MSc or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching and assessing course
Desirable- Leadership Qualification
- Evidence of research
ExperienceEssential- Experience at Band 8a
- Sound clinical experience
- Staff management
- Operational management
Desirable- Experience of leading change
- Experience of representing the professional regionally / nationally
Skills and KnowledgeEssential- Prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- Knowledge of contemporary issues
- IT skills / attention to detail
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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
