Overview

Come and Join our friendly midwifery team at St Mary''s Hospital, Paddington, London.We have an exciting opportunity for a band 7 lead midwife to join our well established midwifery team looking after elective C-section and induction of labour (IOL) clients. We would like to improve the experience for such clients within our unit.As a senior clinical leader you will be responsible for the safe, effective and woman centred care within our maternity department. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure high standards of care, clinical governance and adherence to national and local guidelines. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal colleagues to provide clear clinical leadership and expertise. You will oversee the planning, coordination and implementation of evidence-based care pathways, ensuring safe escalation, timely decision making and positive experience for our service users.This role requires a highly motivated and experienced senior midwife with strong leadership, communication and decision making skills. As the lead midwife, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of induction and elective C-section services, ensuring safety, quality and compassion remain at the heart of our maternity service. You will be conducting audits and analysis of service performance, patient outcomes, and feedback to identify areas for improvement and sustainability.Responsibilities

You will be required to care for the women/birthing people admitted for elective C-section/IOL as an autonomous practitioner.This will involve liaising with the obstetric team and working closely with the labour ward coordinator.You will manage the daily IOL and elective C-section admissions, ensuring the clients are accommodated according to their clinical priority. You will be conducting individual risk assessments to ensure appropriate place for each induction and priority for elective C-sections.You will be competent in providing the necessary care and advice to the women under your care depending on their needs and carry out total midwifery care during the whole period of admission. We expect you to have a sound knowledge of all areas of midwifery practice.You will be working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety of both mothers and babies.Benefits

Career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elly BordbarJob title: MatronEmail: elly.bordbar@nhs.netTelephone: 02033134744

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