Bank Midwife

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1.1 Maintain a high standard of midwifery care based on evidence based practice

1.2 Promote infant feeding throughout pregnancy and help with infant feeding, as

determined by women / birthing peoples informed choice.

1.3 Keep up to date with changes and developments in midwifery care and

participate in any research projects applicable to the maternity unit.

1.4 Be confident and competent in all areas of midwifery, therefore able to carry

out total midwifery care during the whole period of admission.

1.5 Participate in review of clinical practice.

1.6 Maintain statutory records any other records that are required locally,

including maternity computer systems, e.g. iCare.

1.7 Can demonstrate competence in perineal repair & cannulation.

1.8 Complete mandatory training, including four x CTG workshops annually.

1.9 Give clinical guidance to other colleagues as required.

1.10 Act as a Mentor to student midwives and maintain Live sign -off status.

1.11 Plan, organise and participate in Parent Education teaching in the

department.

Professional:

2.1 Maintain NMC registration and ensure that the Notification of Intention to Practice

is submitted annually.

2.2 Revalidate with NMC every three years, by providing appropriate evidence to

their confirmer as requested.

2.3 Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and the Midwives Rules.

Ensure that other NMC documents/standards and Trust guidelines are adhered

to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance

with NMC recommendations.

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2.4 Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and

social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible.

2.5 To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance

quality of care for clients.

2.6 Work within the agreed guidelines, policies and practices and participate in the

review of guidelines and practice.

2.7 Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to own sphere

of practice. Ensure good communication with appropriate team professionals/

agencies/clients using discretion and maintaining confidentiality and a level of

continuity and quality of care.

2.8 Always maintain legible and contemporary records, reflecting the

management of care.

2.9 Communicate information effectively with clients to assist them in making

informed choice regarding maternity care.

2.10 Be aware of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance and

confidentiality rules.

2.11 Work towards the aims and objectives of the Trusts Nursing and Midwifery

Strategy.

2.12 Always maintain the Trust values.

2.13 Safeguarding children: maintain knowledge of recognition of safeguarding

concerns. When appropriate initiate the referral to social services. Liaise

closely with social services and other team members.

2.14 Attend an annual review as recommended by the NMC. Liaise

with the PMA for professional issues, which affect the

safety of the mother/birthing person and baby.

Managerial:

3.1 Participate in the multidisciplinary approach to individualised care. Encourage

effective communication with medical, midwifery colleagues and external

agencies, particularly labour ward colleagues.

3.2 Have an awareness of the budgetary implications for the Directorate. Maintain a

responsible attitude to spending within that budget.

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3.3 Follow appropriate procedures and report incidents/accidents with regard to

Health and Safety. This job involves contact with blood, tissue and other bodily

fluids. Knowledge of how to deal with spillages and the disposal of such fluids is

essential.

3.4 Attend relevant mandatory in-service training including CTG, obstetric

emergencies, child protection, Health and Safety training updates on an annual

basis in accordance with national recommendations and Trust guidelines.

3.5 Report sick leave in accordance with the Directorate guidelines.

3.6 Maintain effective communication links with Senior Management Team and

participate in Individual Performance Reviews.

3.7 To have knowledge of the risk management strategy for the maternity unit and to

ensure that risk trigger events are reported appropriately using the IT system.

3.8 To assist the Lead midwife (Band 7) in the day to day management of the area

and act up to the post as required.

3.9 To provide support for newly appointed or rotational midwives.

4.0 Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the Team Leader and assist in

their investigation and resolution.

4.1 Attend relevant ward, team and departmental meetings as required.

Personal:

4.1 Support colleagues in developing a progressive and safe working environment.

4.2 Encourage an open attitude in working relationships with colleagues and clients.

4.3 To continue with own professional development and extend clinical and

managerial skills.

4.4 Be aware of the grievances, bullying and harassment and complaints procedure.

General Information

Review of this job description

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on a regular basis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Regsitered Midwife
• Practice assessor

Desirable

• BSc Honours or MA/MSc (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience
• of at least 12 months
• Be proficient in the use of
• natural methods of pain relief
• including Hydrotherapy.
• Ability to assess and plan
• care for women / birthing
• people in all aspects of
• midwifery care.
• Evidence of ability to take
• charge in the absence of their
• direct Line Manager.
• Knowledge of how to access
• emergency services in both
• hospital and community
• setting.
• Can interpret CTGs and
• identify features which
• deviate from accepted
• parameters of normality.
• Experienced in resuscitation
• of the newborn.

Desirable

• NLS Provider course
• Examination of Newborn
• course
• Waterbirth course

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)