Community Manager with a special interest in continuity

To provide expert clinical advice in relation to the education, management and leadership of teams of midwives and support staff

To lead, manage and co-ordinate staff and activity within the community and continuity teams teams

To empower and enable midwives to advocate for women in relation to birth choices, complex birth and personalised care planning.

To provide expert intrapartum care and advice in relation to home births

To lead on the development, planning and future implementation of services in line with recent government drivers and local recommendations and initiatives.

To provide support to the community managers and provide cross cover when required

Professional and leadership responsibilities : will be working as a key member of a multi-professional team and will display excellent communication and leadership skills

Managerial responsibilities: to support, direct and have responsibility for activity, staff cover and skill mix in community teams to ensure safe and effective service provision

Communication: to establish robust communication mechanisms with teams via meetings, appraisals and probationary reviews

Quality assurance: to promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Experience

Skills

Knowledge

Essential: - Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable: - Knowledge of the improvement agenda within maternity

Qualifications

Other Requirements

Essential: - Flexibility to work across sites within the organisation; - Able to drive with access to vehicle