Role: Bank Registered Midwife
Banding: Band 6
Division: Temporary Staffing
Care Group: Women & Children's
Pay Rate: £24.43 - £31.76 per hour depending on shift
Interview Date: to be advised
****ONLY OPEN TO UK RESIDENTS****
***YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK NMC PIN***
***YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE UK***
We are recruiting for a Bank Registered Midwife who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent care and provide evidenced based woman centred midwifery care which can be delivered in a variety of models. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies and user representatives.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake the full role of the midwife
* To act as an advocate for women and babies receiving care
* Undertake care of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, delivery and during the postnatal period within the hospital
* Facilitate and continually assess, implement and evaluate all midwifery care, in line with current evidence, unit policies and guidelines, and the NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice
* In conjunction with the midwifery coordinator and midwifery management team develop the ward/department/community philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented to deliver evidenced based woman centred midwifery care
* Provide support and advice following miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death
* Ensure the safe care and custody of drugs in accordance with the hospital policy and the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice
* Be confident and competent in dealing with obstetric emergencies in hospital and community setting as appropriate such as shoulder dystocia, post-partum haemorrhage, neonatal resuscitation, maternal resuscitation and unexpected breech birth
* Ensure that accurate, clear, contemporaneous, legible records are kept with evidence of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Monitor standards and take corrective action as appropriate reporting to the midwifery coordinator/ lead midwife
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
In return for your hard work and dedication, The Temporary Resourcing Service offers the following benefits:
* Free mandatory training
* Cost of DBS and uniform is covered by the Trust
* Priority shift booking over agency staff
* Support for revalidation
* Enrolment into excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Opportunities to work in specialist areas and develop key skills and experience
* Short-term, medium-term long-term lines of work available in a variety of areas (guaranteed shifts)
* Weekly payroll
* Online shift booking, allowing for shifts to be booked via smart phones and no need for paper timesheets
* Dedicated team to ensure you are supported
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
The Trust is taking positive action to ensure that we can recruit and retain people from under-represented groups to support the Trust's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medway Maternity Services support approximately 5,000 women and babies per annum. We are forward thinking with motivated midwives, obstetricians and support teams, who strive to improve the quality of the service that we offer to our women, their babies and their families. We have achieved and sustained Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 won national awards including the RCM Team of the year in 2019 and provide a variety of professional development opportunities for all levels of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Midwife
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrates awareness of key issues currently impacting on the midwifery profession and service
* Demonstrates understanding of national & local guidelines, policies & procedures
Experience
Essential
* Experience of providing midwifery care in both hospital and community services.
* Experience in providing midwifery care to mothers experiencing normal pregnancy and birth and those requiring obstetric care.
Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Positive attitude to personal growth & development
Values Based Question
Essential
* Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
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