Job summary
The post holder will provide individualised, one to one care to a caseload of women in a community setting. You will be the named midwife and first point of contact to a specified caseload of women and their families throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.
You will be expected to work in accordance with Continuity of Carer (MCofC) guidance in accordance with Better Births (2016).
Main duties of the job
The ultimate aim is to improve the experience of women and the outcomes for women and babies in relation to identified MCofC and public health outcomes such as the promotion of continuity of carer, healthy eating, smoking cessation and breastfeeding. To work as a member of the midwifery team within a multi-disciplinary environment giving care and support to women in the Hospital, Community and Birth settings.
The post-holder has a defined sphere of practice and should provide motivation within a midwifery team and be a resource for knowledge and clinical expertise and aim to achieve the highest possible standard of care ensuring that resources are utilised effectively and efficiently referring to the attention of the Line Manager recommendations.
They will participate in the development of staff as appropriate, ensuring resources are utilised effectively and efficiently, taking responsibility for the area of practice referring and consulting with the Line Manager
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate the knowledge and skills of a competent practitioner and will:
Be accountable for own practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and trust policies, recognising own limitations within professional boundaries.
Be a part of a small team of 6-8 midwives exploring innovative ways of working
Be responsible for the identification and assessment of women suitable for a continuity of carer pathways and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with Better Births 2016
Work as a team member, both within the Hospital, Community and Birth environments and, where appropriate, as a member of the primary health care team
Be responsible for the management of individual case load of women, providing midwifery care to an identified mixed risk, geographical based caseload of women, with co-ordination or referral of high risk women to consultant care, facilitating transfer between the two systems.
Carry out appropriate screening tests on women and babies, following appropriate discussion with the woman and informed consent.
Be responsible for managing own caseload flexibly to offer Intrapartum care to an identified caseload of women, managing on call commitments or birth availability depending on model utilised
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate the knowledge and skills of a competent practitioner and will:
Be accountable for own practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and trust policies, recognising own limitations within professional boundaries.
Be a part of a small team of 6-8 midwives exploring innovative ways of working
Be responsible for the identification and assessment of women suitable for a continuity of carer pathways and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with Better Births 2016
Work as a team member, both within the Hospital, Community and Birth environments and, where appropriate, as a member of the primary health care team
Be responsible for the management of individual case load of women, providing midwifery care to an identified mixed risk, geographical based caseload of women, with co-ordination or referral of high risk women to consultant care, facilitating transfer between the two systems.
Carry out appropriate screening tests on women and babies, following appropriate discussion with the woman and informed consent.
Be responsible for managing own caseload flexibly to offer Intrapartum care to an identified caseload of women, managing on call commitments or birth availability depending on model utilised
Person Specification
MCOC
Essential
- 1st level Registered Practitioner
- Recognised assessor qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- At least 1 year post registration all round midwifery experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- NIPE
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Person Specification
MCOC
Essential
- 1st level Registered Practitioner
- Recognised assessor qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- At least 1 year post registration all round midwifery experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- NIPE
- Non-Medical Prescribing
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).
