Nurse Obstetrics

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 February 2025

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Job summary

To work as a prime care provider, alongside the midwives, in all aspects of maternity care working on a 24 hour rotational basis throughout all clinical areas of the maternity unit. This will include postnatal, recovery and maternity HDU.

Main duties of the job

Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues. This includes advanced life support, dealing with complex obstetric cases, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.

Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supporting /supervising students and junior medical staff

Ensure quality standards are met.

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.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2361

Job locations

Queen Mary maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.

Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework

Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs

Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice

Recognition of deviation from normal postnatal recovery, appropriate referral / action / follow up taken.

Management of Child Protection concerns.

Management of Maternal Mental Health cases.

Demonstrate accurate dissemination of discharge information to parents.

Complete a discharge on CMIS and communicate to relevant staff/team

Management of postnatal environment on daily basis, delegating non nursing tasks and deploying staff appropriately.

Ensure safe and efficient daily running of environment liaising with support services as necessary i.e. catering / domestic / supplies / pharmacy / portering etc.

Organisational and Professional Development

Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development

Maintain a professional portfolio

Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan

Uphold and maintain the Trusts values

Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines

Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times

Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:

Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital.

NMC

Women and Childrens Division

Communication

Remain polite and courteous in all situations

Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times

Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible

Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy

Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff

Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.

Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework

Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs

Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice

Recognition of deviation from normal postnatal recovery, appropriate referral / action / follow up taken.

Management of Child Protection concerns.

Management of Maternal Mental Health cases.

Demonstrate accurate dissemination of discharge information to parents.

Complete a discharge on CMIS and communicate to relevant staff/team

Management of postnatal environment on daily basis, delegating non nursing tasks and deploying staff appropriately.

Ensure safe and efficient daily running of environment liaising with support services as necessary i.e. catering / domestic / supplies / pharmacy / portering etc.

Organisational and Professional Development

Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development

Maintain a professional portfolio

Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan

Uphold and maintain the Trusts values

Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines

Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times

Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:

Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital.

NMC

Women and Childrens Division

Communication

Remain polite and courteous in all situations

Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times

Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible

Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy

Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff

Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Nursing diploma/ degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of self-development within nursing training
  • Demonstrable evidence of safety and quality for all women and their families

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate maternity experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable communication skills
  • Demonstrable clinical skills
  • Ability to work within the MDT
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Promote normality of care for women where possible
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Nursing diploma/ degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of self-development within nursing training
  • Demonstrable evidence of safety and quality for all women and their families

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate maternity experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable communication skills
  • Demonstrable clinical skills
  • Ability to work within the MDT
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Promote normality of care for women where possible

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Birth Centre and Antenatal Inpatients

Kelly Mack

kelly.mack2@nhs.net

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2361

Job locations

Queen Mary maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


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