Job summary
Band 6 Midwife part time position - Antenatal Clinic.
Are you and experienced midwife looking for a change or new opportunities? Do you want to work in a dynamic team?We are looking for a highly motivated midwife with a passion for delivering the best possible continuity of antenatal care. This role is an excellentopportunity to enhance your career development not only on delivering Antenatal Classes and providing Antenatal care, but also in our uniqueTwins, Safeguarding, vaccination and Anti-D clinics. You will be flexible to work a variety of shifts including weekends and have the ability to usevirtual consultation such as Microsoft Teams and other online meeting systems to deliver services if required.
Advert closing: 21st Mat 2023
Interview date: 8th June 2023
Main duties of the job
- Antenatal booking and follow up appointments- Specialist clinics: Safeguarding, Twins, Anti D, Fetal blood sampling- Parent education classes- Vaccination clinic- IT literate- Team working- Actioning team emails- Assisting with day to day running of ANC
For further information contact Lead Katrice Currie , on 07904685971, katrice.currie@gstt.nhs.uk
Lead for Antenatal Classes Blanca RodrigoIbanez, on 07912474624, marieblanca.rodrigo.ibanez@gstt.nhs.uk
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide midwifery care to women both high and low risk under the direction of the Midwifery Practice Leader (MPL) and with his/her support, this will include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of maternity care to women during their antenatal, and intrapartum and/or postnatal period.The post holder will ensure that the care provided is in keeping with the Philosophy of Care advocated within the Women's Health Directorate of Guys and St ThomasTrust.
The potholder will- Work in accordance with the NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.- Maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence inaccordance within the NMC recommendations.- Work with the Trust policies and protocols and enable all members of thepractice to carry out care within these guidelines.- Maintain good standards of care within their designated practice and assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.- Work with the MPL in the monitoring of standards of care.- Maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff working within the Trust.- Utilise the full skills of a midwife (both integral and extended) in the provision of care to women and their families.- In liaison with the MPL ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping withcurrent research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman forwhom care is being provided.- Participate in both midwifery and maternity education programmes required as per local and trust training needs.- Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs inaccordance with the District Policies and Statutory Rules and Regulations.- Assist the MPL with the co-ordination of the clinical activities of the practice and 'act up' when required.- Assist with orientation programmes which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and group practice.- Supervise the work of the non-midwife, qualified or unqualified staff as well as midwifery, medical and nursing students.- Maintain stores and equipment ensuring proper economic use.- Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the MPL or midwifery manager and assist in their investigation and resolution.- Ensure that working conditions are safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible forreporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans toreduce risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide midwifery care to women both high and low risk under the direction of the Midwifery Practice Leader (MPL) and with his/her support, this will include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of maternity care to women during their antenatal, and intrapartum and/or postnatal period.The post holder will ensure that the care provided is in keeping with the Philosophy of Care advocated within the Women's Health Directorate of Guys and St ThomasTrust.
The potholder will- Work in accordance with the NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.- Maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence inaccordance within the NMC recommendations.- Work with the Trust policies and protocols and enable all members of thepractice to carry out care within these guidelines.- Maintain good standards of care within their designated practice and assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.- Work with the MPL in the monitoring of standards of care.- Maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff working within the Trust.- Utilise the full skills of a midwife (both integral and extended) in the provision of care to women and their families.- In liaison with the MPL ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping withcurrent research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman forwhom care is being provided.- Participate in both midwifery and maternity education programmes required as per local and trust training needs.- Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs inaccordance with the District Policies and Statutory Rules and Regulations.- Assist the MPL with the co-ordination of the clinical activities of the practice and 'act up' when required.- Assist with orientation programmes which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and group practice.- Supervise the work of the non-midwife, qualified or unqualified staff as well as midwifery, medical and nursing students.- Maintain stores and equipment ensuring proper economic use.- Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the MPL or midwifery manager and assist in their investigation and resolution.- Ensure that working conditions are safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible forreporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans toreduce risk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors/Degree Midwifery
Desirable
- Bachelors in Midwifery or postgraduate qualification
Expereince
Essential
- completed midwifery preceptorship
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Had Antenatal Clinic midwifery experience
Desirable
- ANC based midwife minimum 1 year
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors/Degree Midwifery
Desirable
- Bachelors in Midwifery or postgraduate qualification
Expereince
Essential
- completed midwifery preceptorship
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Had Antenatal Clinic midwifery experience
Desirable
- ANC based midwife minimum 1 year
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
