Job summary
Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced midwife to join the team for a permanent position. We are seeking an experienced midwife on a full-time or part-time basis, specifically for the Maternity Telephone Helpline. Additionally, they will provide care for women accessing the Maternity Assessment Unit for pregnancy related concerns under the direction of the Midwifery Practice Leader ( MPL). This role includes the assessment, planning and implementation of care in a timely manner. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care 24 hours a day. Our unit is fast-paced with a high turnover, and we use the BSOTS ( Birmingham Symptom-specific Obstetric Triage System).
We utilise the Epic digital system to document and record information accurately and efficiently.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 midwife who is keen to develop their clinical; expertise in our Maternity Assessment Unit
If you are interested in joining our team and would like further information please contact;
Rosemary Pearce (Midwifery Practice Leader) Rosemary.Pearce@gstt.nhs.uk
or
Marissa lvarez (Midwifery Practice Leader)
Maria.Alvarez-Sanchez@gstt.nhs.uk
Tel 02071881722 on 02071881723
Esther Lewinson ( MAU Matron)
esther.lewinson@gstt.nhs.uk
Tel- 0207188 53796 on 07826706009
Closing date: 23rd of June 2024 at Midnight
Interview date: 9th July 2024
Main duties of the job
- Cover the Maternity Assessment Unit telephone line, offering advice and consultations over the phone to women, birthing people and health Professionals.
- Direct and signpost women to the most appropriate place for care over the phone.
- Use BSOTS in order to prioritise the women based on their level of clinical need.
- Use the epic digital system to document and record information accurately and efficiently.
- Provide high quality and effective care to women attending the Maternity Assessment Unit, ensuring that women are cared for compassionately and sensitively during their stay on the unit.
- Assist the MPL with the co-ordination of the clinical activities of the practice and 'act up' when required, being in charge on a shift by shift basis and also 'acting up' when the MPL is off duty as necessary.
- Assist with orientation programmes which familiarises new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and group practice.
- Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the MPL, midwifery matron or midwifery manager on call 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 for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk.
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
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work in accordance with the NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.
- Maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations.
- Work with the Trust policies and protocols and enable all members of the practice 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 with current research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided.
- Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the 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 for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk.
The post holder is required to follow relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work in accordance with the NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.
- Maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations.
- Work with the Trust policies and protocols and enable all members of the practice 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 with current research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided.
- Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the 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 for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk.
The post holder is required to follow relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Trust values & behaviours
Education/Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship/SSSA
- BSc - Midwifery or Public Health
- Examination of the Newborn
- NLS
- HDU course
Experience
Essential
- Worked on an maternity assessment unit and a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills.
Skills
Essential
- Completion of a band 5 level preceptorship programme
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge of the ward
- Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Trust values & behaviours
Education/Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship/SSSA
- BSc - Midwifery or Public Health
- Examination of the Newborn
- NLS
- HDU course
Experience
Essential
- Worked on an maternity assessment unit and a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills.
Skills
Essential
- Completion of a band 5 level preceptorship programme
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge of the ward
- Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives
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).
