Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under the direction of a Registered Practitioner Assist with womens assessment within level of competence reporting immediately any changes in physical and mental condition to the Registered Practitioner. Good communication skills Ability to communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, women and visitors. Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the health care environment. Able to assess, prioritise and organise own workload and problem solve as required. Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative following direction from Registered Practitioner. Ability to establish good relationships with work colleagues, women and visitors Able to work effectively within a team. Able to support staff and students, who are undertaking training and assessment Clinical: Help to promote and maintain a clean and safe environment within the clinical area. Contribute to accurate written and computerised documentation relevant to client care ensuring confidentiality of client information at all times e.g. care plans, recording of height and weight, infant feeding charts, within the hand held records. Contribute to the transfer of women and their babies to the home setting Be aware of the importance of good health and the health education needs of clients, which are identified within individual, care plans. Ensure courtesy and respect at all times. Caring for mothers and babies with safeguarding (child protection) issues Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities after training and competence has been achieved such as: Obtaining basic specimens as required e.g. urinalysis Blood sugar analysis Obtaining and processing samples for sexually transmitted infections Undertaking phlebotomy as directed by the midwife Performing and recording observations such as respiration, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, as directed by the midwife Please refer to the attached job deescription for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Other Responsibilities Ensure effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment Take responsibility for ensuring stock levels are maintained and clinical areas and equipment are clean and tidy at all times. Ensure the most effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment. Take responsibility for the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of stock according to requirements Support the midwifery team in communicating with clients and staff by dealing with enquiries by telephone. Ensure information is transmitted correctly and promptly to qualified midwifery staff. Contribute to the provision of a learning environment for staff undergoing training Participate in departmental meetings as required and other relevant duties commensurate with grade as directed to meet the needs of the service. Have an awareness of Child Protection procedures, who to contact within the Trust and attend yearly updates To attend Safeguarding training