We're looking for a Staff Midwife to join The Portland Hospital.
As the Staff Midwife, you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high-quality care within the maternity setting. You will work within the midwifery team to provide antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care to all women during their inpatient stay and work alongside Obstetric Consultants colleagues to support Consultant Led Care within the maternity service.
Main duties of the job
1. Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times in the provision of antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care.
2. Provide midwifery advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to women and their families without supervision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Provide care throughout the maternity unit as required to meet the needs of service.
4. Establish effective communication and working relationships.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Midwife you'll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Group Life Assurance from day one.
* Critical illness cover.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Job responsibilities
Both consultant and midwife led care available.
Holistic care approach.
Excellent training available both internally and externally and career progression.
Lower patient/staff ratio to ensure high quality care is always the priority.
One-to-one care throughout the Labour ward.
Support staff such as Healthcare Assistance and Nursery Nurses available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience in a Midwifery setting.
* NMC Registered Midwife (Band 6).
* Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support.
* Teaching and mentoring experience.
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.
Depending on experience: Competitive, dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits.
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