Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 176-M-7630751-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Labour Ward Manager - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for a midwife who is passionate, enthusiastic and skilled in intrapartum care to work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team of Obstetricians, Anaesthetist, Theatres, SCBU, Labour Ward coordinators and Acute Service Lead Midwife in providing clinical, operational ad managerial leadership.
The successful candidate must be committed to continuous quality improvement, be able to participate in the development of guidelines, complete Audit and support the delivery of safe, effective and personalised care.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide the clinical and managerial leadership alongside the Acute Service Lead Midwife taking responsibility for providing a clear focus for the profession and effective clinical leadership and accountability for the service.
You will be responsible for the line management of staff and ensuring they uphold the Trust and Professional values. Working in collaboration with the Acute Service Lead Midwife you will be expected to participate in the development of the service in line with national and local agendas, and the delivery of performance targets
You will have responsibility to line manage staff and support their development alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to provide clinical advice and care within the clinical area.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
- Evidence of further study at post registration level
- Sign Off Mentor
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification or experience
- ALSO course/Obstetric Emergency course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of 3 years sound clinical midwifery experience
- Experience in all areas of Midwifery, with evidence of recent comprehensive Labour Ward experience as a Coordinator
- Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
- Evidence of participation in risk and clinical governance agendas
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the change process
- Experience of management of a team
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
- Clinical Skills i.e. Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, NALS
- Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Demonstrates effective operational day to day management
- Ability to undertake Audit
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of budget management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlie Leggott
- Job title
- Acute Service Lead Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For additional information or to arrange a visit to the service, please contact Charlie Leggott by email [email protected]
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