Patient flow Midwife

Job overview

Are you passionate about maternity services?

Are you an experienced leader who strives for excellent maternity care?

Then look no further...

We are seeking a compassionate leader to join our incredible maternity team and become part of our journey in proving outstanding maternity care. You will be joining a caring organisation that also values staff well-being and flexibility.

The post holder will be a Registered Midwife and carry continuing responsibility for the operational management and leading the midwifery team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting ward areas, managers and matrons to support patient flow throughout the maternity unit.

The post holder will support the booking of elective caesarean sections, inductions of labour and the daily flow throughout the maternity unit. ensuring a full oversight of the maternity unit at all times.

Main duties of the job

Act as an exemplary role model at all times line with the codes of conduct set out by the Trust and relevant professional bodies.

Provides management support for the ward/department including; roster management.

Chair monthly ward/departmental meetings, to ensure an awareness of developments within the area of practice, and directorate/Trust objectives.

Maintain effective communication and maintain effective MDT working relationships

Liaise with other service providers to support the efficiency of the ward/unit/area.

Lead in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audit of quality indicators, and devising action plans to address any deficits identified.

Manage clinical incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers, and take part in regular clinical audit review.

Participate in audit and evaluation programs as requested.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Coordinating patient flow throughout the maternity unit supporting staff and area managers.

Ensure a helicopter view of the maternity unit is maintained

Redeploy staff throughout the unit when there is a clinical need.

Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence.

Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all women and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience.

Lead the service and ensure all midwives act as womens advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.

Using evidence-based practice, assess womens' physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate.

Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.

Work clinically when needed to work as a role model within the team