Job summary
Are you an expert midwifery practitioner who is passionate
about providing and facilitating evidence-based, person-centred care? Do you
have the drive and ambition to play a pivotal role in improving birth outcomes,
whilst empowering the multi professional team to be more confident with CTG
interpretation.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Professional
Practice team, and are looking for a Fetal Surveillance Midwife. This role will
involve the ongoing development and delivery of innovative education, as well
as facilitating multi professional in situ learning discussions around CTG
interpretation as part of a systematic review.
Main duties of the job
You will be conversant with national and local guidance pertaining
to improving birth outcomes, and possess knowledge of Trust Governance
processes in regard to the adherence of these, including the implementation of
recommendations around CTG training and recognition of organizational barriers
and the impact of human factors.
You will have the clinical credibility and expertise needed to
offer expert advice and respectful, professional challenge to the whole multi
professional team.
Interviews are anticipated to be w/c 12th June 2023.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge and experience, with contemporary Labour Ward knowledge and skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and
- completing competency assessments
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching and presentation styles
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent problem solving and decision making
- skills
Desirable
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
- Management of change experience
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
- Ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, and gain the respect of other healthcare professionals at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of first degree level study or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at CTG masterclass
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge and experience, with contemporary Labour Ward knowledge and skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and
- completing competency assessments
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching and presentation styles
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent problem solving and decision making
- skills
Desirable
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
- Management of change experience
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
- Ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, and gain the respect of other healthcare professionals at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of first degree level study or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at CTG masterclass
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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