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Team Leader - Community Midwifery

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have excellent communication skills, midwifery knowledge, resilience, organization, innovation, and a proven ability to support change in delivering high-quality patient care.
  • You will manage midwives, develop practices, support change, collaborate with agencies, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

  • You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a driving passion and determination to support the senior midwifery team in line with the exciting national picture of care and compassion, the implementation of continuity of care, as well as a local picture of quality improvement.
  • The successful candidate will need to have good knowledge and skill base of both midwifery clinical practice and local leadership.
  • You will be resilient and able to manage complex situations as well as being well organised and innovative.
  • A proven track record of supporting change processes, coupled with good influencing and negotiation skills are key attributes required for this post in order to provide an integrated and effective service focusing on the delivery and assurance of safe, high quality patient care across our services.

Responsibilities

  • In this role you will manage a team of midwives and develop practice as a midwifery expert; providing advice to colleagues in the organisation and working in partnership with a range of other agencies.
  • You will work closely with the Matrons and Lead Midwives and will have access to a bespoke development plan.
  • You will be resilient and able to manage complex situations as well as being well organised and innovative.
  • A proven track record of supporting change processes, coupled with good influencing and negotiation skills are key attributes required for this post in order to provide an integrated and effective service focusing on the delivery and assurance of safe, high quality patient care across our services.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Team Leader in the Community Midwifery Team?

The main role of the Team Leader is to manage a team of midwives, develop practice as a midwifery expert, provide advice to colleagues, and work in partnership with various agencies to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

What qualifications are required for the Team Leader position?

The successful candidate must be an experienced midwife with a strong knowledge and skill base in midwifery clinical practice and local leadership.

Is there support for ongoing professional development in this role?

Yes, the Trust is committed to supporting your ongoing personal and professional development, including the opportunity to maintain your clinical role within the clinical setting.

What type of environment does Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust provide?

MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where every staff member is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Who will the Team Leader work closely with?

The Team Leader will work closely with Matrons, Lead Midwives, and a multi-disciplinary team within the community.

What does the Trust prioritize in its maternity services?

The Trust prioritizes improving quality for patients, their carers/families, and staff, with a focus on continuity of care and quality improvement initiatives.

Are there opportunities for informal visits before applying?

Yes, interested candidates can arrange informal visits, and they should contact Farhana Faruque, the Community Matron, via email for further details.

How does MFT facilitate technology in patient care?

MFT uses the Hive Electronic Patient Record system to enable safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working, empowering staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

How does the Trust describe its patient population?

Saint Mary's has a very varied and complex patient population, serving women living in Manchester, Trafford, Salford, the North West, and beyond.

What qualities are essential for the Team Leader role?

Essential qualities include resilience, the ability to manage complex situations, good organizational skills, and effective influencing and negotiation skills.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.