Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Birth Reflections Midwife

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Job summary

This is a key specialist midwifery practitioner role. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 in the development and overseeing of a high-quality midwife led service providing multi aspect support for women who have experienced, in their minds, a traumatic birth.

The support may be pre pregnancy or during the antenatal, postnatal periods and beyond; and will often include support for their families. You will be responsible for assessing and triaging women and their families who are referred from a number of health care professionals.

The post holder will use their professional clinical knowledge, skills in trauma informed care, active listening, solution focussed questioning and birth trauma training to improve parent child bonding, relationships within the family unit and be responsible for the provision of high quality talking and listening interventions aimed to improve women and families understanding of their birth to find resolution and understanding and to look forward positively to an improved experience.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

This is a part time post (15 hours per week).

Main duties of the job

Provide holistic midwifery care to women and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.

Be accountable for his/her own practice in compliance with statutory requirements.

Provide midwifery care both in hospital, birth centre and community settings as required including the management of individual caseloads

Be responsible for maintaining and developing clinical skills and professional knowledge

Be active in the training and professional development of students and junior staff, and to provide clinical advice where necessary

Support the band 7 in the effective and efficient use and management of resources

To be aware of the public health strategy and work in partnership with other providers of health and social care to meet local community needs.

To deputise for the Band 7 in the clinical area when required.

Provide Birth Reflections Service in line with guidance.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-5247704

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as leader and role model within the midwifery team.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Also facilitate others in their practice.

Promote a mother and baby friendly environment adapting to the needs of the individual.

Effectively prioritise clinical caseload to meet client need.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with The Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Have knowledge of the Trust and local protocols, policies and procedures.

Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible to meet the changing needs of clients and the service.

Act as an effective team worker who works with others towards a common goal, being respectful and supportive of each member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Commit to promoting an accessible, open and candid Birth Reflection process.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.