Lead Midwife Postnatal Ward Job at Slough Full Time NEW

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated midwife to join the inpatient team as a Band 7 Postnatal Ward Lead at Wexham Park Hospital for 14.5 hours per week. This role involves leading all aspects of postnatal care with a focus on NIPE, infant care, ATTAIN and the infant feeding initiative, and offers unique opportunities for personal, professional, and service development while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Main

Duties

• Responsible for implementation and evaluation of care within designated ward areas.
• Make decisions within current protocols and principles of care in compliance with the NMC Midwives Rules and the Code of Practice and unit guidelines.
• Support the inpatient matron to ensure women receive high standards of care responsive to their needs and the service needs.
• Provide senior clinical leadership and act as shift coordinator on the postnatal ward.
• Lead and support midwives to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate postnatal care.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day ward activity, supporting patient flow and timely decision‑making.
• Act as the senior midwife on duty, escalating concerns and managing risk appropriately.
• Support staff wellbeing, supervision and adherence to Trust policies and standards.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote high‑quality care and positive patient experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential Criteria:

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of CPD
• Mentorship / SLiP course

Qualifications – Desirable Criteria:

• Leadership/Management Training
• NIPE trained
• Undertaking master study
• Safeguarding Level 2 & 3

Experience – Essential Criteria:

• Experience of managing a ward area
• Experience of clinical audit/quality issues within the health care setting
• Evidence of successful collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams at a senior level

Experience – Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in guideline development and implementation
• Experience of implementing and influencing clinical governance processes.
• Experience of undertaking midwifery research and audit.

Skills & Knowledge – Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrates strong clinical leadership and influencing skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and presentation skills.
• Effective internet and IT skills.
• Confident in teaching and assessing students.

Skills & Knowledge – Desirable Criteria:

• Able to demonstrate successful change management and innovation

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