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We are looking for experienced NMC registered midwives who are enthusiastic and passionate about family centred care to join our friendly and dynamic Birth Centre core team.
As a trust, we proudly offer 4 places of birth options, including our popular alongside Birth Centre which is situated in the Sharoe Green unit at Royal Preston Hospital.
Preston Birth Centre accounts for around 400 births per year. As a team, we are proud to offer this service and support women and families to experience the intrapartum and postnatal process within our welcoming Birth Centre environment.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner to provide and coordinate the highest standard of care whilst taking the lead role for the shift. You will be responsible for supporting colleagues, leading the team, and ensuring a well-led environment through effective communication between colleagues and the wider maternity service.
You must be confident in the delivery of midwifery-led care and be able to support less experienced midwives in acquiring these skills.
You will work closely with the Birth Centre manager to ensure delivery of service that is equitable, evidence-based, and consistent with the recommendations of all relevant standard operating procedures and guidelines. You will be required to deputise for the manager in the event of leave or absence.
Supported By The Wider Team, The Birth Centre Team
* Promotes fully informed choice and personalisation.
* Provide care according to agreed evidence-based standards and guidelines.
* Encourage active labour, using a range of positions for birth supported by hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, or immersion in water.
* Provide training and support to colleagues and run skill drills to ensure up-to-date skills and practice.
* Are able to recognise deviations from the normal physiological processes of birth and escalate according to agreed guidelines.
* Take part in case reviews, multi-disciplinary learning, and monitor performance and transfer rates through audit, ensuring sound clinical decision making.
* Monitor and continually review performance, effectiveness, and user satisfaction.
* Share learning with other midwifery units, host visits from other midwives wishing to develop birth centre services, and arrange placements for student midwives and midwives wishing to develop their skills.
* Participate in research relating to midwifery units and national audit.
You will also work alongside specialist teams, obstetric and neonatal colleagues to ensure excellent care with compassion.
Within this role, you will have the opportunity to take on further responsibilities, including participating in audits, interviews, promoting our service, collecting data, and staff rotas, allowing continuous professional development and understanding within midwifery-led services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Gilmour Job title: Birth Centre Manager Email address: lucy.gilmour@lthtr.nhs.uk
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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