Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (FTC or Secondment consider for Internal staff)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS7966122-A
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wycombe / Amersham hospital
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Midwives Team Leader
Band 7
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month community team leader secondment. We are looking for a band 6 midwife with advanced community experienced to embrace this role that covers all areas across the county. You will be leading a team who are committed to the on-going promotion of women-centred care. You will also be joining an organisation that offers excellent career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Band 7 Team Leader for Community Midwives
As a team leader you will co-ordinate the team and use your knowledge and experience to support the midwives in the team. You will case load your patients, providing continuity and support.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are 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, you’ll 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?
- We’re 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.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For 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.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- ENB 997
Desirable criteria
- Diploma / Degree level
- ALSO course
- NLS course
- Community midwifery experience 3+ years
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Clinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV Cannulation
- Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
- Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients
- Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
- Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
- Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Good previous attendance record
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial development
- IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
- Management of Change process
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Clinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV Cannulation
- Ability to act as a PA/PS for students
- Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
- Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview
- Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Home birth experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial development
- IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience of roster management
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive and cover night on-calls for birth setting
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
- Jo Gridley
- Job title
- Matron for Community and Birth Centres
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816177075
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