Lead Midwife - Community Midwifery
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9382-24-0543 |
Summary
Fulfil the role of a midwife as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Midwifery Rules and Code of Practice and reflect the Trust's guidelines, policies and standards of practice. To provide clinical and professional leadership and to act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower staff to develop personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. To provide effective visible leadership support and management to all staff working within the maternity services. To maintain effective communication and working relationships within the team and between the team and other health care professionals. To actively foster strong links with other clinical areas and support wider partner agencies. To actively participate in local and national audits. Take a lead role in planning systems of midwifery activity, which satisfy agreed standards at Local or Trust or National levels. To be responsible for managing risks in the community setting in accordance with Trust risk policies and arrangements. Advocate for a positive reporting culture, psychological safety and participation in risk governance reporting and learning. To be visible, accessible, and approachable in the maternity unit and for the community teams so that staff, patients, and their families can access you for assistance, advice, and support. Participate in the managers out of hours on call rota for Maternity, Childrens Ward and NNU, at least two a month including one weekend.