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Job overview
Job purpose:
To provide inspiring leadership for the Community Teams. This will involve continuing to deliver local leadership that will realise the national vision as set out within Better Births (2016). Improved outcomes and experiences will be achieved through safe, high quality care based on relationships of mutual trust and respect in line with women’s decisions.
Job information:
- Provide high quality, evidence-based care.
- To enable midwives in small teams to support women throughout the antenatal and postnatal periods within the community setting.
- The post-holder will provide managerial responsibility for the teams across a seven-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, and will be required to manage budgets at team level.
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
- Leadership and management of community teams.
- Participation in the Manager of the Day Rota.
- Clinical case-loading and on-calls.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post qualification immediately prior to appointment.
- Experienced in midwifery practice
- Knowledge of public health issues, national & local initiatives
- Aware of current issues and recent documents relating to health care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree in Midwifery
- All round midwifery skills.
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience and/or training
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Innovative approach to midwifery skills
- Is aware of and participates in evidence based care and research activities
- Ability to evaluate and audit midwifery care
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Relevant knowledge regarding the principles as set out within the Better Births review including Continuity of Carer
- An ability to compile complex written information
- Ability to produce reports and data at short notice
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
- Evidence of change management
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This advert is for Community Team Leader with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Additional 4.5% uplift for on calls as per AFC. The contract type is 6 months (6 months secondment cover, full time including weekends and Bank Holidays.). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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