Job overview

We are looking to recruit for a permantent role covering a job share working 18.75hrs/wk 

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Homerton family as a Birth Centre Team Leader.

The appointed candidate will work in partnership with the Job share who covers the other half of this role, as well as the maternity Ward managers, DS band 7 coordinators and matrons delivering a high standard of care that is evidence based and meets local and national guidelines.

They will work closely with obstetric colleagues and members of the maternity team delivering a high-quality service to meet the needs of all service users. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge base, expertise and a passion for promoting an optimal birth experience within the complex care setting.

We are looking for someone who understands the role of managing a shift and can delegate and lead the demands of the wider maternity service.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective midwifery leadership and management to a team of midwives working within the birth centre

To ensure the provision of a 24hour midwifery led service which provides high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and woman centred, and promotes a positive working environment.

To ensure safe and effective clinical practice ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as a clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.

To enhance the woman’s experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.

To manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.

To contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.