We are seeking a committed and dedicated person to join our maternity team as a preterm birth midwife. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave commencing March 2025 for a nine month period.
There has never been a better time to join us at University Hospitals of North Midlands. You will be supported and developed by an experienced multi-disciplinary team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will work collaboratively with the MDT to implement SBL V3 and its commitment to reducing preterm birth. With an already established preterm clinic, we are committed to developing the role of the midwife within this specialist field.
Main duties of the job
UHNM is looking for an enthusiastic Midwife to play a decisive role in leading in the development of care and management of women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth, together with our Lead Consultant. You will also benefit from working closely with our fantastic Fetal Medicine team. You will provide pregnant women with risk factors for preterm labour and birth with high quality, safe midwifery care in the antenatal period. The care will be evidence-based and holistic in meeting women's individual needs, and the midwife will be expected to work autonomously within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice. Act as a mentor and/or preceptor as required. Act as a leader and effective role model, providing essential managerial support in complex and sensitive situations.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, that unite us as a Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Midwife with current registration
* Current NMC registration
* Degree in Midwifery or equivalent degree level study in health-related subject
* Mentorship qualification
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification
* Managerial/leadership qualification
* Current driving licence
* Proven record of change management
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
* Minimum 3 years post registration experience
* Ability to use own initiative
* Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills
Desirable
* Management skills
* IT skills
* Report writing skills
* Counselling skills
* Risk management/RCA training
* Experience of clinical audit
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
RSUH/County
Newcastle Road
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST4 6QG
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