Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and committed senior midwife with strong clinical leadership skills. You will be joining a well-established team of Labour Ward Sisters, dedicated to the ongoing promotion of woman centred personalised care in line with 'Better Births' and delivering high standards of intrapartum care.The role will involve the coordination of the Labour Ward at our Stoke Mandeville site and leadership for a small team of midwives including their appraisals and personal development plans.As a member of our team you will be professional, reliable, safe and compassionate to women, babies and their families. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team in an environment that is open, supportive and empowering.It is essential that you have the required post registration experience for this post and that you possess excellent communication skills, is flexible and enjoy working within a busy, enthusiastic team.Main duties of the jobManage the clinical area of responsibility.Assesses the full range of care needs and develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their babies.Works autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice.Acts as a mentor for new qualified and junior midwives and other staff providing leadership within the practice environment.Provides a full range of Health Education and social care advice to women in the hospital setting.Promoting commitment to the Trust.About usListen to why colleagues think were a great place to work! BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?* As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?* Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.Person Specificationknowledge and AbilityEssentialexcellent communication skillslogical approach to working , thorough and accuratetreats all with compassion and kindnessknowledge of safeguarding policies and proceduresunderstanding of risk management processesawareness and knowledge of Audit ,Quality and Service improvementDesirablewilling to undertake further studySkills/KnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of learning and teaching styles and their applicationClinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV CannulationAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefsDemonstrates effective management in the clinical environmentGood verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or aboveIT literate on Microsoft Office and ExcelExcellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relativesDesirableexperience acquiring and interpreting patient feedbackMasters Degree or Evidence of Level 7ExperienceEssentialat least 2 years as band 6Ability to mentor studentsAppraisal ExperienceEvidence of further continued professional developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalAylesburyHP21 8ALEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)