Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 30.00 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital Maternity team are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible midwife who has a passion for working within the GP based community midwifery setting. You will work in collaboration with women and their families, supporting personalised choice, and high standards of care.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services. As a Trust, we are committed to delivering national objectives, including those set out in Better Births.
The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations. We have a bespoke training offer for all midwives appointed at MKUH.
An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas, including community.
If this advert has inspired you and you want to be part of our amazing Midwifery team striving towards excellence, then the Milton Keynes maternity service is the place for you.
For further details please contact: Natalie Lucas - Maternity Matron Natalie.lucas@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: w/c 06.01.2025
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
The post holder will work as a member of the team, providing and leading midwifery care to the service users and families accessing the services at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS.
The postholder will maintain own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. The postholder will work within the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour, and Trust guidelines and procedures.
The postholder will work within the multiprofessional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care midwifery care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in the community setting.
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multiprofessional team and service users.
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families.
Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors.
Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour.
Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code.
Education, Training and Development
Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills.
Maintain a professional portfolio of continued professional development in preparation for revalidation.
Operational and Working Conditions
To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agreed procedures.
Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of people's rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
* Degree or equivalent experience
* Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
* MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
* Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
* Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapartum and postnatal management
Skills
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work
* Able to deliver a high standard of evidence-based individual service user care.
* IT literate and good keyboard skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
* Effective time management
* Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing
* Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
* Motivated/positive - self-directed and committed
* Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints
* Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Personal and people development
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Recognition of own limitations
* Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
* Have good insight into self on others and vice versa
* Professional image
Communication
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
* Ability to delegate appropriately
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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