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Job summary

Main area
Triage
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
432-HR1845-24
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester/ Ipswich Hospital
Town
Colchester
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Midwife-Triage

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.Ìý The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic midwife with a passion and experience within the triage setting as Lead Midwife for Triage (Band 7).

The successful applicant will support and develop changes within the Triage setting in particular the oversight of BSOTS and triage. The role will be supported to develop leadership skills and responsible for delivering safe, efficient and high quality service that is woman focused and meets the needs of the individual.

This is full time post cross site but we will consider job share 18.75hpw for Ipswich Hospital and 18.75phw for Colchester Hospital.

Main duties of the job

YouÌýwill be responsible for the day to day running of Maternity Triage.

You have continuing responsibility for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, ensuring that safe standards of care are maintained and for the smooth day to day running of the ward within the allocated resources.

The role encompasses liaison with other agencies and the management, teaching, support and empowerment of junior and newly qualified midwives and healthcare assistants.

You will also take ‘Bleep Holding’ responsibility on a rotational basis with other colleagues, ensuring safe staffing and safe standards of care within allocated resources. Including acting as Delivery Suite Coordinator if required.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.Ìý

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.Ìý

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Ìý

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Ìý

Our philosophy is that to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.Ìý

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring ·É³ó²¹³Ù’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.Ìý

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Ìý

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife
  • Degree in Midwifery Practice
  • Meets with the requirements of PREP.
  • Has completed the Mentorship course and is a current sign off mentor
Desirable criteria
  • N96, NLS and ALSO qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven post registration experiences as clinical midwife.
  • Evidence of advanced decision making skills.
  • Knowledge of NMC Handbook of midwives Rules, Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and its application to clinical practice.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Saffron Short
Job title
Matron for Maternity
Email address
[email protected]