Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for 6 registered Nurses employed by our trust to train as a midwife at Kingston University, the #1 University in London for Midwifery (Guardian League Tables 2022).
You will receive a monthly salary throughout the course duration, funded at middle of band 5, and free tuition fees- an amazing offer to support you in gaining this NMC registration and increase your employment opportunities.
You will be able to undertake your placement experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's Maternity Unit where you will join our amazing team in caring for women and their families in a variety of settings, taking advantage of great learning opportunities. Your placement will be supported by an experienced team of midwives, obstetricians, maternity support workers, students, apprentices and neonatal practitioners. We currently have a variety of settings including low-risk birth centre, community teams and complex care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the maternity team, mothers and their families carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care including, clinical care, information giving, guidance and reassurance, assistance and support to women and their families.
This role is for NMC registered nurses to complete a shortened midwifery MSC over two years with Kingston University. It will include a combination of work-based and academic learning between the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWHFT) and the university.
The post holder will:
- Be allocated maternity placements in the hospital and in the community setting to gain the knowledge and experience to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC and AEI and on completion of the programme register as a midwife.
- Take every opportunity to develop their own practice and expand their own general and specialist midwifery skills.
- Display effective communication and work as a role model by adhering to the Trust expected behaviours and values.
- Act with integrity and professionalism upholding the reputation of the trust and midwifery profession at all times.
- Work within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust's procedures for safe working practices.
- Demonstrates the Trust's values at all times and is aware of national and local objectives for maternity care.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Maintains professional behaviour at all times and promotes a positive image of CWHFT, in line with Trust values.
2. Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensure that he/ she works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal development.
4. Maintain and manage records and reports.
5. Recognises and respond to emergencies appropriately, adult and neonatal basic life support. Is able to initiate fundamental care during an emergency situation to ensure safety. Demonstrates ability to locate and transport emergency equipment and is able to use as appropriate.
6. Is able to support individuals to be independent with their individual personal care needs and provide education where required to actively promote maintenance of hygiene. Takes measures to prevent cross infection in accordance with local policy.
7. Is able to recognise signs of a thriving baby and aware of public health issues and provide parents with appropriate information. Is able to support parents in their parenting skills as required.
8. Demonstrates an awareness of child protection and domestic abuse care pathways and policies with an awareness of factors that might alert him/her to the possibility of a child protection or domestic abuse issue and able to cite appropriate response to these concerns.
9. Post-holder is aware that their role includes exposure to biohazards and other potentially unpleasant materials and takes responsibility for protecting themselves and others where appropriate through implementation of measures such as universal precautions and equipment/material supplied by their employer for such use.
10. Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of the health care system. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Maintains professional behaviour at all times and promotes a positive image of CWHFT, in line with Trust values.
2. Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensure that he/ she works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal development.
4. Maintain and manage records and reports.
5. Recognises and respond to emergencies appropriately, adult and neonatal basic life support. Is able to initiate fundamental care during an emergency situation to ensure safety. Demonstrates ability to locate and transport emergency equipment and is able to use as appropriate.
6. Is able to support individuals to be independent with their individual personal care needs and provide education where required to actively promote maintenance of hygiene. Takes measures to prevent cross infection in accordance with local policy.
7. Is able to recognise signs of a thriving baby and aware of public health issues and provide parents with appropriate information. Is able to support parents in their parenting skills as required.
8. Demonstrates an awareness of child protection and domestic abuse care pathways and policies with an awareness of factors that might alert him/her to the possibility of a child protection or domestic abuse issue and able to cite appropriate response to these concerns.
9. Post-holder is aware that their role includes exposure to biohazards and other potentially unpleasant materials and takes responsibility for protecting themselves and others where appropriate through implementation of measures such as universal precautions and equipment/material supplied by their employer for such use.
10. Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of the health care system. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a registered nurse working in the UK
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Demonstrates ability to place women and family at center of care
- Able to make decisions, organize and prioritize
- Demonstrate excellent team working
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a registered nurse working in the UK
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Demonstrates ability to place women and family at center of care
- Able to make decisions, organize and prioritize
- Demonstrate excellent team working
- Computer literacy
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).