Job summary
Are you a passionate midwife who is committed about making a difference to the lives of mothers, families and babies? Can you rise to the challenge of driving forward work to improve well-being and tackle inequalities?
Working with the multidisciplinary team you have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of mothers and babies, with specific action in a range of areas including smoking and Co2 monitoring, obesity, immunisation during pregnancy and the increasing ethnic and cultural diversity of childbearing women.
Main duties of the job
Work in partnership with the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Local Maternity and Neonatal System prevention workstreams.
Identify the needs of the local population and develop targeted support as required to improve access to services
To support the implementation of evidence based smoking cessation practices for pregnant smokers within a variety of settings - antenatal, children's centres and health centres.
About us
We are aFamily friendly trust.We're committed to improving the working lives of our staff. We offer flexible patterns to enable you to get the right work/life balance.
At Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you'll be backed and rewarded by a team that's proud to support its staff in all aspects of their lives. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive
We have a great range ofon-site facilitiesfor our staff to use; these include a Subway, Costa Coffee and WHSmiths.
In addition, we offer a host of other benefits such asPark and Ride, Health & Wellbeing Initiatives, Random Acts of Kindness, Staff lottery, STAR Awards, VIVUP discounts via salary sacrifice, NHS Fleet & Tusker lease carsand don't forget that working for the NHS, you will be entitled to other amazingNHS discountsandBlue Light Cardoffers.
We pride ourselves in offering our staff learning and development opportunities.As one of the region's Teaching Hospitals, we believe it's paramount to encourage our staff to develop their skill set. As part of our appraisal process, we will be able to ensure that you have the support and access to any training and development opportunities that will help you progress in your NHS career.
Finally, working for us, you will become part of the DBTH family and will always have the opportunity to get involved. You will have access to our staffFacebook groupandreceiveupdates via ourWeekly newsletter.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with other services and third sector agencies to develop pathways for weight management, healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.
Develop training and support for health professionals to ensure they can advise on nutritional needs, develop behaviour change knowledge and skills.
Liaise with local community services and sports centres to scope and develop sign posting for activities available for pregnant women
Please see the full job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with other services and third sector agencies to develop pathways for weight management, healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.
Develop training and support for health professionals to ensure they can advise on nutritional needs, develop behaviour change knowledge and skills.
Liaise with local community services and sports centres to scope and develop sign posting for activities available for pregnant women
Please see the full job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration as a midwife
- Recognised management / leadership qualification
- Commitment to professional development and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including cannulation
- Teaching qualification
- Current driving licence and use of a car
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level or relevant experience.
- NLS trained
Experience
Essential
- Qualified midwife with a minimum of 3 years' experience as a band 6 midwife.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of services
- Able to engage with service users and understanding coproduction
- Qualified Degree Level in relevant course
- Evidence of experience of taking charge or managing a caseload and can demonstrate the ability or undertaking 24 hour responsibility for the ward / department
- Broad range of senior post qualification experience
- Experience of service development, leading and managing change.
- Experience of research or audit in clinical practice which has been used to improve care provided for patients
- Evidence of change management experience or training
- Experience with the collation and interpretation of audits
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Public Health, Health Inequalities and Maternity Care and their implications.
- Conversant with NMC rules and code of governing practice
Desirable
- Experience of guideline and policy development and implementation. oExperience in dealing with
- Experience in dealing with complaints and implementing lessons learned in the clinical setting
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances
- Effective decision-making skills
- Demonstrable influencing skills
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress
- Understand the need for confidentiality
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
- Ability to priorities, meet deadlines, and foster similar behaviours within the team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and others
- Demonstrates excellent standards of conduct and behaviour which include punctuality
- Ability to create and articulate the vision of the ward
- Approachable manner in both verbal and non-verbal communication
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
- Calm under pressure
- Committed to quality improvement
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in the presence of others
Desirable
- Demonstrates visionary & strategic ability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration as a midwife
- Recognised management / leadership qualification
- Commitment to professional development and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including cannulation
- Teaching qualification
- Current driving licence and use of a car
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level or relevant experience.
- NLS trained
Experience
Essential
- Qualified midwife with a minimum of 3 years' experience as a band 6 midwife.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of services
- Able to engage with service users and understanding coproduction
- Qualified Degree Level in relevant course
- Evidence of experience of taking charge or managing a caseload and can demonstrate the ability or undertaking 24 hour responsibility for the ward / department
- Broad range of senior post qualification experience
- Experience of service development, leading and managing change.
- Experience of research or audit in clinical practice which has been used to improve care provided for patients
- Evidence of change management experience or training
- Experience with the collation and interpretation of audits
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Public Health, Health Inequalities and Maternity Care and their implications.
- Conversant with NMC rules and code of governing practice
Desirable
- Experience of guideline and policy development and implementation. oExperience in dealing with
- Experience in dealing with complaints and implementing lessons learned in the clinical setting
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances
- Effective decision-making skills
- Demonstrable influencing skills
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress
- Understand the need for confidentiality
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
- Ability to priorities, meet deadlines, and foster similar behaviours within the team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and others
- Demonstrates excellent standards of conduct and behaviour which include punctuality
- Ability to create and articulate the vision of the ward
- Approachable manner in both verbal and non-verbal communication
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
- Calm under pressure
- Committed to quality improvement
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in the presence of others
Desirable
- Demonstrates visionary & strategic ability
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).
