Band 6 Rotational Midwife
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated experienced Band 6 Midwife who has the passion to provide kind, safe and personalised midwifery care, acting as an advocate for women and their families.
With UNICEF BFI Gold accreditation, we are seeking a Midwife with a special interest and passion to support our Midwife Feeding team. Our midwives work across a 7-day week to meet the demands of our 24/7 service.
Even though this vacancy is advertised on a part-time basis, we will consider full-time hours for the right candidate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Please note the work is carried out across multiple sites.
NMC registration is a mandatory requirement for this role.
This vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a suitable level of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a registered midwife who will be a role model for promoting, protecting and supporting infant feeding services. They will work to ensure that the nationally recognised standards of our Gold revalidated UNICEF UK BFI accreditation are sustained. The post holder will also work closely with our Neonatal Unit and Paediatric Services in their journey to achieving Gold BFI accreditation.
They will advise and support staff in all areas in relation to infant feeding and be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence in this specialty.
Support will involve making accountable decisions on care plans in conjunction with the family unit and the wider multi-disciplinary team. The post-holder will also promote and participate in the provision of the midwifery-led tongue-tie service and will undertake the relevant training and continuing professional development as required.
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide individualised specialist advice for mothers and babies with breastfeeding difficulties.
2. Support the Infant Feeding BFI project lead with duties and responsibilities as directed.
3. Prepare and complete audits as directed by the BFI framework, including implementing any action plans. Conduct BFI audit with mothers and families.
4. Provide expert teaching for the mandatory study days for maternity unit staff. Support training needs for neonatal and paediatric staff.
5. Provide an expert resource for staff caring for mothers and babies with complex feeding issues, making accountable decisions based on knowledge and experience in respect of patient care.
6. Promote and participate in the delivery of midwifery-led tongue-tie service to ensure safe, timely and effective treatment for babies experiencing feeding difficulties.
7. Participate in the development of guidelines, information and practices that will both promote and support breastfeeding locally.
8. Act as a role model, sharing effective practice and learning from others, promoting a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon the best evidence.
9. Contribute to service delivery and innovation, ensuring that the service is delivered in line with local, national and trust standards.
10. Participate in audit, risk management, quality, practice and education initiatives to drive and support the implementation of change as necessary.
11. Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Midwife Current NMC registration
* Midwifery degree
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
* IBCLC accredited lactation consultant
* IBCLC accredited frenulotomy qualification
* Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 2 years midwifery practice experience including completion of a preceptorship programme
* Excellent clinical midwifery skills and experience in midwifery practice
* Experience of teaching and assessing staff
* Clinical experience assisting women and people in all aspects of infant feeding
* Experience of MDT teamworking and communication
* Experience of supporting colleagues in clinical practice
Desirable
* Experience of teaching parent education specific to infant feeding
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit and analysis of findings
Skills
Essential
* Effective communicator with excellent written and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management and workload planning skills
* Computer literate with good knowledge of software packages and good keyboard skills
* Commitment to working flexible working patterns
Desirable
* Experience of data collection and compilation of statistics
* Car user with access to a car
* Evidence of leadership, management and team development at clinical level
Knowledge
Essential
* Clear understanding of midwifery issues, agendas and up-to-date knowledge of NHS developments within maternity services
* Demonstrate knowledge of UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards
* Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through CPD and experience
* Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
Additional
Essential
* Flexible, adaptable and positive approach to work
* Must be able to travel between sites and within the community setting
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Undertaken personal development to improve understanding of equality issues
* Good decision-making skills
* Demonstrates role modelling behaviours
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane, Wigan
WN1 2NN
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