Community Midwifery Team Leader

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o Have delegated responsibility for 24-hr cover within the community midwifery service. This includes formulating rosters to ensure adequate and appropriate cover and when required, liaising with and deploying staff on a shift by shift basis according to service need.

o Monitor the activity within your designated team and across the service on a daily basis and manage high activity and staffing issues as required.

o Be an autonomous practitioner providing clinical leadership and expertise in all aspects of midwifery practice, which includes providing direct care to women.

o Delegate clinical tasks to staff members on duty as appropriate e.g. care of complex cases, routine checking of equipment.

o Facilitate the development of all staff including student midwives, junior medical staff and support workers through evidence-based teaching and empowerment.

o Assess, develop, implement and evaluate the highest standards of care based on evidenced- based practice.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - Mentorship qualification; - Degree level or equivalent experience; - Registered Midwife

Desirable: - NLS / Examination of the Newborn trained; - Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of previous management experience; - Understanding of budgets and dynamics

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Able to prioritise and meet deadlines; - Effective time management for self and others