Clinical Responsibilities: Provide safe, high quality evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway. Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision-making. In partnership with the family, assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights. Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code. Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies when complex needs are identified.
Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention, and escalation. Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure the delivery of individualized plans of care. Participate in the provision of public health information. Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximize the benefit to families. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision-making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
Participate in departmental team meetings and other committees when necessary. Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by service needs. May be required to participate in on-call rota where appropriate. Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI. Communicate in a clear and unbiased manner with women, families, and the multi-disciplinary team. Work within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role. Escalate any concerns in relation to professional practice to the relevant person/agency. Liaise with outside agencies to enhance individualized care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse, or substance misuse. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy.
Leadership & Collaborative Working: Act as a clinical role model.
Governance: Ensure the appropriate reporting of clinical/operational incidents through the Trust's incident reporting process. Respond appropriately to complaints and feedback, escalating as necessary. Actively contribute to quality improvement workstreams and Trust mandatory audits. Work within local and national guidance and immediately escalate rationale for any deviations from guidance. Actively engage in the investigation of incidents or complaints as required.
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