Specialist Nurse - Outpatients Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Service

Job overview

An opportunity as arisen for a senior midwife with extensive clinical experience to consider applying for a consultant midwife role leading on choice and personalisation, patient experience as part of maternity transformation. The post line managed by director of midwifery and working closely with site Head of Midwifery for Women’s care group, Consultants and senior staff to develop a Maternity service that is responsive to the diversity and varied needs of families in our care. As a senior midwife the post holder will support staff in operational aspects of birth planning, providing guidance and support. The key element of the role is to work alongside research team, participate in PSIRF and learning program across the service as well as learning from complaint’s investigation process. The post holder has an active role in Southeast London Local and maternity/neonatal system representing KCH, leading on identified work streams and antenatal education. The post holder is expected to work clinically 50% of the time covering both Denmark hill and Princess royal university hospital Orpington. The requirement of the role is to lead on any action plan to improve all aspects of patient experience that emerge from CQC maternity survey, complaints and local feedback. On appointment a job plan will be agreed to fulfil four principal role functions.

For an informal discussion contact Director of Midwifery Mitra Bakhtiari [email protected] before applying.

Main duties of the job

50% clinical

covering cross site

participate in manager on call out of hours

attend relevant meetings withing the care group and LMNS as agreed on appointment

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Experience as a clinical midwife in all areas of practice working as a Senior midwife , Registered Midwife working towards or have a Masters Degree, experience in teaching/patient experience and working with LMNS

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in midwifery
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including presentations and publications
• Ability to Work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Personal recognition within the midwifery profession with an existing network of professional contacts

Education, Training, Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• Master’s qualification
• Mentorship qualification
• Management or leadership course
• A track record of research
• Evidence of substantial clinical experience and ability to function at level required of the post
• Current experience of clinical midwifery practice
• Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrable experience of managing change within a clinical environment
• Project management skills
• Evidence of teaching

Desirable criteria

• A track record of research
• Willingness to work towards a PhD
• Evidence of ongoing and sustained CPD

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• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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