Job summary
We are looking for skilled midwives to work in our intrapartum services on the birth centre to provide a high standard of safe and individualised care to women/birthing people and their families at UCLH.
We are looking for midwives who are experienced in all aspects of intrapartum care who can flex across the different intrapartum areas.
The role will include support of women and their partners during all aspects of labour and birth including induction of labour, support and pain relief in labour, facilitation of birth (including water birth) and support during operative or instrumental birth. Care of the newborn and mother following delivery and personalised infant feeding support.
Main duties of the job
This is a superb
opportunity for a qualified midwife to work alongside an expert maternity team committed
to providing the safest and highest quality care for babies born within the
hospital and from across London. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to work across the departments specialist services, such as their Foetal
Medicine Unit, Preterm Birth Clinics, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU),
meaning the chance to optimise ones skills and experience are endless.
About us
UCLH NHS
Foundation Trust are committed to delivering top-quality patient care,
providing excellent education to their staff, and undertaking world-class
research. Over 6,000 babies are born each year at their Elizabeth Garrett
Anderson (EGA) Maternity Wing, and the department provides exceptional care
with the latest technology for women and their babies in the areas of
gynaecology, maternity and neonatal care. UCLH take pride in their highly
skilled team of midwives and obstetricians, who offer a full range of care
options in different settings, including home birth, community care, a
co-located birth centre, their labour ward and their two dedicated theatres.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan and implement individualised midwifery care that is women, pregnant person, child and family centred.
- Facilitate the participation of service users and their families in all decision making, ensuring informed choice dialogue.
- Ensure all risk assessments and referrals are completed and actioned and documented.
- Follow midwifery/obstetric guidelines where appropriate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of patient care, reporting and recording any deviations from the protocols.
- Organise, where appropriate, midwife/patient allocation within the team/practice/core area and support junior and student colleagues.
- Ensure all clinical records comply with Trust and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure midwifery practice is evidence based and be competent across all areas of midwifery skills.
- Participate in continuous professional development, including mandatory training and online learning.
- Satisfy the Clinical Governance agenda in all aspects of the delivery of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan and implement individualised midwifery care that is women, pregnant person, child and family centred.
- Facilitate the participation of service users and their families in all decision making, ensuring informed choice dialogue.
- Ensure all risk assessments and referrals are completed and actioned and documented.
- Follow midwifery/obstetric guidelines where appropriate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of patient care, reporting and recording any deviations from the protocols.
- Organise, where appropriate, midwife/patient allocation within the team/practice/core area and support junior and student colleagues.
- Ensure all clinical records comply with Trust and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure midwifery practice is evidence based and be competent across all areas of midwifery skills.
- Participate in continuous professional development, including mandatory training and online learning.
- Satisfy the Clinical Governance agenda in all aspects of the delivery of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Midwife
- 6 Months NHS Experience in maternity over the last 3 years
- At least 6 months NHS experience in that last 3 years
- Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and a proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Midwife
- 6 Months NHS Experience in maternity over the last 3 years
- At least 6 months NHS experience in that last 3 years
- Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and a proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
