Job summary
Are you a motivated, dynamic and inspirational experienced Midwife and passionate about delivering high quality maternity care? If yes, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our dedicated perinatal team.
We are seeking midwives to join our fantastic and hardworking team as a Senior Midwife in Delivery Suite and supporting across our inpatient services. You will work in a supportive environment where our perinatal teams work closely to provide high quality service that meets the individual needs of mothers, birthing people and their babies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for a defined caseload/team including appropriate management of resources and contributory responsibility for a defined budget. They will provide effective midwifery leadership in a multidisciplinary team. The position provides a specialist clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues and the provision of expert health advice. Essentially this will incorporate the provision of care to patients and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
ServiceWe will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
AmbitionWe will aspire to provide the best service
RespectWe will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
A clear understanding of the role of the Labour Ward coordinator excellent leadership skills a sound knowledge base around Safeguarding Be confident in facilitating evidence based Intrapartum care and supporting other staff members to provide high quality care Be proficient in providing to support junior staff with regards to relevant clinical skills such as perineal suturing, cannulation, theatre role, management of emergency situations and management of high risk pregnancies as well as promotion of a positive birth experience. The ability to effectively and safely co-ordinate Delivery Suite, Maternity theatres and Maternity Unit (out of hours). The ability to safely manage maternity services operation out of hours in the absence of the Midwifery Matron Staff management skills.
For further information about working within the Great Western Hospital, please visit our website on www.gwh.nhs.uk/jobs
If you require further information or details regarding Midwifery Recruitment please contact Rhian Gibbon , Midwifery Matron on 01793 696772 or rhian.gibbon2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
A clear understanding of the role of the Labour Ward coordinator excellent leadership skills a sound knowledge base around Safeguarding Be confident in facilitating evidence based Intrapartum care and supporting other staff members to provide high quality care Be proficient in providing to support junior staff with regards to relevant clinical skills such as perineal suturing, cannulation, theatre role, management of emergency situations and management of high risk pregnancies as well as promotion of a positive birth experience. The ability to effectively and safely co-ordinate Delivery Suite, Maternity theatres and Maternity Unit (out of hours). The ability to safely manage maternity services operation out of hours in the absence of the Midwifery Matron Staff management skills.
For further information about working within the Great Western Hospital, please visit our website on www.gwh.nhs.uk/jobs
If you require further information or details regarding Midwifery Recruitment please contact Rhian Gibbon , Midwifery Matron on 01793 696772 or rhian.gibbon2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered/Practising Midwife
- Mentorship/Preceptorship trained
- Maintain portfolio and PREPP requirements
- ALSO course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level or evidence of working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development
- Knowledge of research methodologies and audit
- Child Protection training
Desirable
- Recognised management study
- Recognised leadership training
- Intrapartum care experience including shift management
Skills
Essential
- Substantial midwifery experience including Intrapartum care in a high risk environment
- Recent experience of leading a team
- Knowledge of midwifery issues in the wider content of the NHS
- Knowledge of statutory supervision
- Evidence of up to date current midwifery skills and competencies including perineal suturing, cannulation, intravenous medications and care of epidural, PCA, scrub midwife role
Desirable
- Experience/additional training of HDU/High risk midwifery care
- The ability to write clear and concise reports
- The ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered/Practising Midwife
- Mentorship/Preceptorship trained
- Maintain portfolio and PREPP requirements
- ALSO course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level or evidence of working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development
- Knowledge of research methodologies and audit
- Child Protection training
Desirable
- Recognised management study
- Recognised leadership training
- Intrapartum care experience including shift management
Skills
Essential
- Substantial midwifery experience including Intrapartum care in a high risk environment
- Recent experience of leading a team
- Knowledge of midwifery issues in the wider content of the NHS
- Knowledge of statutory supervision
- Evidence of up to date current midwifery skills and competencies including perineal suturing, cannulation, intravenous medications and care of epidural, PCA, scrub midwife role
Desirable
- Experience/additional training of HDU/High risk midwifery care
- The ability to write clear and concise reports
- The ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people
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).
