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Job summary

Main area
midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
Part time - 36 hours per week
Job ref
166-IC-6452358
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
04/09/2024

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 7 Coordinator Chesterfield Birth Centre - Fixed Term

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join a team of Birth Centre Coordinators.

We  are looking for an experienced  Midwives, who have  recent and extensive practice on the Birth Centre and  also experience of all areas of  Midwifery would be beneficial.

The Birth Centre Coordinator is responsible for clinical leadership and management of the Birth Centre, ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based care.

The role requires 24 hour cover, offering advice and management to hospital and community teams out of normal working hours.

To work closely with the Birth Centre Ward Leader, in reviewing working practices and ensuring the Birth Centre is offering up to date modern maternity care.

There is also responsibility to support with governance processes and supporting education  of staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is directly responsible to the Ward Leader for the continuing clinical management, organisation and leadership of Chesterfield Birth Centre, in their absence.

The post holder will facilitate the provision of high quality, evidence based care and promote and support the ethos of midwife led intrapartum care.

The post holder will carry a bleep and ensure the provision of senior advice and guidance to all areas of the maternity service, throughout the twenty four hour period.

The post holder will support the education and development of junior staff and students, and will be expected to lead on specific projects as required.

The post holder will contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators, targets and service developments relevant to area of responsibility.

Working for our organisation

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC .

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Current Registered Midwife
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Relevant 1st degree or equivalent experience (or working towards)
  • Evidence of post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
  • NLS (Neonatal Life Support)
  • CTG Masterclass
  • Examination of the Neonate Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant midwifery experience including Intrapartum.
  • Evidence of Multidisciplinary working and decision making
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Management/Leadership Experience
  • Recent experience of working in all areas of maternity service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Promote effective teamwork.
  • Act as a role model
  • Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.
  • High standard of written communication skills
  • Good Leadership and organisational skills
Desirable criteria
  • Counselling skills
  • IT Literacy
  • Budget Management

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to exercise initiative.
  • Ability to respond positively in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates commitment to personal/professional development

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to Care Interview/ Selection Process

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Wright
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 514406
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