Intrapartum Ward Manager - MLBU Lead

Job overview

The post holder will provide clinical leadership, facilitate professional development, and carry continuing overall responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the co-located Midwifery-Led Birthing Unit and act as back up to the other Intrapartum lead midwife for the Consultant led Labour Suite The post holder will ensure a high standard of woman-centred care is delivered effectively and efficiently within available resources.

The post holder will be allocated clinical and managerial time within the rota to support the needs of the service.  The role will include supporting midwives and women in spontaneous labour and promoting physiological birth, with guidance from Trust policies and guidelines.

The post holder will ensure that care provided is in keeping with the vision, priorities and ambitions advocated within the department and the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

It is anticipated that the post holder will have effective visionary leadership and sufficient experience as would be necessary to underpin changing practice.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the job role and person specification please see attached Job Description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the job role and person specification please see attached Job Description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.