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Job description

The postholder will Lead the Birth at Home Team incorporating Community midwifery. To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, coordinating and overseeing midwifery practice within the Birth at Home Team. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring there is 24-hour cover, with continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within community midwifery areas. The post holder will promote and contribute to the service improvements including the development and implementation of new models of midwifery care. The post holder will exercise leadership and control in the day-to-day management of the birth at home team including community midwifery teams across the 3 locality areas. The postholder will co-ordinate an efficient and effective team within the allocated budget. They will ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group, in accordance with NMC, Trust and local policies. The postholder will deputise for the Community Midwifery Team Lead in their absence, driving forward evidence-based practice and taking responsibility for the support and guidance of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area. Liaise closely with the Lead Midwife for community and the Senior Leadership team. Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification

Responsibilities

• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• Adhere to SHSCT guidelines, policies and procedures.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Midwife on the live NMC Register
• Have a Midwifery Degree (or be working towards same) and post-registration experience of 3 years as a Band 6
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Further Information

Location: Brownlow H&SS Centre, 68 Lurgan Road, Craigavon, BT63 5QQ. Salary: £46,148 per annum, pro rata.