Job Description

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 Mitra.bakhtiari@nhs.net before applying.



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



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.



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