Case Loading Team Leader (Ivy Midwives)
Band 7 Team Leader
37.5 Hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead & provide a full maternity care pathway to a caseload of women and their families who have social complexities and vulnerability factors. The post-holder will have a dedicated case load alongside the coordination of the wider team. The case loading model will include continuity of carer during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, with the ultimate aim of improving outcomes for women and their babies. In addition, meet the key performance indicators both locally and nationally.
The Band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the case loading team and services in her area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.
This is a substantive (permanent) position.
You will work closely with the Matron for community services and Consultant midwife for Public Health.
If you believe you have the required expertise for this position, we would love to hear from you.
The Band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the case loading
team and services in her area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includes
assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.
In Oxfordshire, we offer a distinctive model of maternity care, supporting the birth of approximately 7,500 babies each year.
Care from our community midwives is delivered in a range of settings, including Midwifery-Led Units, GP surgeries, and community clinics. The role also includes participation in on-call services for Midwifery-Led Unit and home births.
For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.
We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wendy Hill Job title: Matron for Community Services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01865 572944