Job overview

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking maternity management team.  We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit. As a valued member of our maternity unit you will be part of an innovative team and will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives and values.

We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of  Intrapartum care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time.

The successful candidate's portfolio will include labour ward and maternity triage; they will be expected to work closely with the existing inpatient manager (whose portfolio covers the antenatal & postnatal ward,) to ensure that the unit as a whole has a cohesive maternity management team. Experience as a LW coordinator will be advantageous to the role as the post holder will be expected to work clinically in this role.

This role also includes a senior manager on call responsibility for the maternity service. A bespoke induction package will be created to support the successful candidate to  transition to their new role. 

Hours per week: 37.5 

Main duties of the job

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We are looking to recruit an experienced midwife to provide a high level of visible leadership, management and clinical expertise in the maternity department and community setting.

Duties include, reporting to the Deputy Head of Midwifery/Matron to provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department, obstetric theatre and community as required whilst supporting both the Midwifery and Ancillary staff.

Work with the senior team to provide management oversight of the unit to maintain safe operational standards.

To manage and co-ordinate staff and workload on the ante/postnatal and labour ward in the absence of the labour ward coordinator.

To manage acute obstetric emergencies in the setting in which they occur.

To work within the Clinical Governance framework to ensure higher standards of care are provided.

To participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24 hour service.

The Trust has a flexible working policy and requests to work flexibly would be considered in line with service needs.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.