This is a band 5/6 position dependent on experience.
This role is not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.
Main duties of the job
1. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
2. Demonstrate sound organisational skills when planning clinical workload.
3. Provide high quality, evidence-based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.
4. Work collaboratively with others to provide a seamless pathway of care for women and their families.
5. Recognise deviations from normality and escalate appropriately.
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to share information appropriately with women, their families and the multi-disciplinary team.
7. Effectively manage the expectations of women and their families whilst in your care.
8. Recognise and identify adult and Child safeguarding issues and take appropriate action to safeguard the woman, her unborn and other children within the family.
9. Work as a supportive team member to develop an environment that encourages effective team working amongst staff.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all clinical equipment utilised within the clinical areas within the Maternity services.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Risk Management policy and actively contribute to improve patient care and outcomes.
12. Contribute towards audit and provision of statistical evidence relating to MLU activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered nurse and/or midwife.
* Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence-based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
* Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.
* Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence.
* Successful completion of a mentorship course.
Experience
* Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.
* Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.
* Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice.
Skills
* Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
* Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.
* Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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