Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic midwife to join our specialist midwife team as a Digital Support Midwife on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave
You will have an enthusiasm for all aspects of digital healthcare and an ability to work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver training, data support, audit and quality improvement.
We are seeking a hard- working, forward thinking midwife, who embraces change and is keen to develop both personally and professionally. Someone who has a passion for utilising digital technology and who is willing to support and develop Badgernet to improve functionality to respond to service developments and national requirements.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to be accountable for:
- Testing bi monthly updates and effectively communicating updates to the multidisciplinary tea
- Maintenance of high standards of data quality within the department
- Monitoring and continuously improving standards and the quality of patient care
- Undertaking audits and support the completion of key audits within the clinical area, including the development and monitoring of action plans
- Taking an active role in education, support and training of front line staff to include midwives, student midwives and medical staf
- Working very closely with the multidisciplinary team and with the other ward managers and specialist midwives to ensure ongoing development of digital systems within maternity.
QE Maternity unit is a consultant led obstetric unit The unit prides itself on the partnership working between midwifery and medical teams. We aim to ensure that women are at the core of everything we do.
We are working continuously towards improving and developing our services to provide care which is in line with the Maternity transformation agenda and to demonstrate compliance with Maternity safety Initiatives including the Maternity Incentive Scheme and the Ockenden Essential and Immediate Actions. You will be part of the specialist midwifery team who are pivotal to the delivery of these changes and will support the quality and safety of our maternity service
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote and uphold a professional image at all times and act in a professional manner in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council regulations
This is a specialist role supporting the digital midwifery lead in the delivery of the digital midwifery strategy.
The successful candidate will be expected to be accountable for:
- Testing bi monthly updates and effectively communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team
- Maintenance of high standards of data quality within the department.
- Monitoring and continuously improving standards and the quality of patient care
- Undertaking audits and support the completion of key audits within the clinical area, including the development and monitoring of action plans.
- Taking an active role in education, support and training of front line staff to include midwives, student midwives and medical staff
- Working very closely with the multidisciplinary team and with the other ward managers and specialist midwives to ensure ongoing development of digital systems within maternity
- To provide skilled care and support to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period within all acute, community and continuity settings (Including homebirth).
- To support the team leader in ensuring the provision of high quality, evidenced-based care for mothers and babies, within available resources
- In the absence of the midwife with continuing responsibility the post holder may be required to take charge and supervise staff
- Supervise the delivery of quality midwifery care
- To act as the patient advocate
- Actively participate in clinical audit and research projects relating to midwifery practice
- Work within terms and conditions of employment, ensuring compliance with all Trust policies and procedures
- Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources
- Monitoring and maintaining standards of safe care provided for mothers, babies and their families
- Agreeing specific responsibilities in respect of the management of the service
- Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and departmental guidelines
Appraise and support development of team members as appropriate
To support and develop junior members of staff and/or student midwives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote and uphold a professional image at all times and act in a professional manner in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council regulations
This is a specialist role supporting the digital midwifery lead in the delivery of the digital midwifery strategy.
The successful candidate will be expected to be accountable for:
- Testing bi monthly updates and effectively communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team
- Maintenance of high standards of data quality within the department.
- Monitoring and continuously improving standards and the quality of patient care
- Undertaking audits and support the completion of key audits within the clinical area, including the development and monitoring of action plans.
- Taking an active role in education, support and training of front line staff to include midwives, student midwives and medical staff
- Working very closely with the multidisciplinary team and with the other ward managers and specialist midwives to ensure ongoing development of digital systems within maternity
- To provide skilled care and support to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period within all acute, community and continuity settings (Including homebirth).
- To support the team leader in ensuring the provision of high quality, evidenced-based care for mothers and babies, within available resources
- In the absence of the midwife with continuing responsibility the post holder may be required to take charge and supervise staff
- Supervise the delivery of quality midwifery care
- To act as the patient advocate
- Actively participate in clinical audit and research projects relating to midwifery practice
- Work within terms and conditions of employment, ensuring compliance with all Trust policies and procedures
- Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources
- Monitoring and maintaining standards of safe care provided for mothers, babies and their families
- Agreeing specific responsibilities in respect of the management of the service
- Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and departmental guidelines
Appraise and support development of team members as appropriate
To support and develop junior members of staff and/or student midwives.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
Desirable
- teaching/mentoring experience
essential
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife
- oIT skills / knowledge
- oTeaching & mentoring experience
- oEvidence of on-going professional development in accordance with NMC standards
- oEvidence of academic study to at least diploma level
- oRelevant recent midwifery experience (for Band 6 position)
- oFull driving license
- oEnhanced CRB clearance
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
- oParticipation in audit / research projects
- oManagement Qualification
Person Specification
essential
Essential
Desirable
- teaching/mentoring experience
essential
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife
- oIT skills / knowledge
- oTeaching & mentoring experience
- oEvidence of on-going professional development in accordance with NMC standards
- oEvidence of academic study to at least diploma level
- oRelevant recent midwifery experience (for Band 6 position)
- oFull driving license
- oEnhanced CRB clearance
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
- oParticipation in audit / research projects
- oManagement 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
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).
