Job summary
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Birmingham Specific Triage System (BSOTS) Triage service at Broomfield Hospital.
We are looking for compassionate experienced Band 6 midwives to work in our Day Assessment Unit. The post holder will be required to work primarily within our BSOTs Triage team providing rapid antenatal assessment and follow-up. You may be asked to move to other areas if required for clinical need.
You will need to have the ability to prioritise clinical work effectively. Show a non-judgmental approach to patient care. Record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments and risks identified. Ability to identify deteriorating patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in collaboration with other multidisciplinary professionals enhancing and promoting the health and wellbeing of pregnant women in line with local and national standards relating to maternity care and referrals as appropriate.
You will be required to assess, plan care for women as part of the triage team.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country. Comprising of three main sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend we are 'One Team, Working Together', to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. So, we're very happy that you have chosen to join us!
We not only offer you an excellent working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
As a fully established, merged organisation we have worked closely with our patients, staff and the wider community on our new trust values which guide us to be Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful in everything we do here at MSE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
- To enable woman to remain the focus of care and as her advocate to encourage her to participate in her care plans based on good communication and evidence based information.
- To be competent to work within a team to deliver care based on the needs of women to meet their care needs.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records on the women at all times, including all discussions on care and information given. Ensuring the safekeeping and storage of all confidential materials
- To maintain competencies in dealing with emergencies and high-risk situations, and to adapt these according to the environment
- To make decisions in the absence of immediate medical support.
- To act as mentor and/or preceptor, supporting student nurses, midwives, medical students and
- To be competent with skills that will enhance care, e.g. including participating in debriefing women
- To measure the effect of midwifery care by participating in the quality assurance cycle, including thedevelopment of practice guidelines, protocols, policies and clinical audit.To be proactive with new ideas and the introduction of current research findings to clinical practice.
- To contribute to meeting high standards of care, including the reporting of untoward incidents andensuring compliance with the Risk Management Strategy.
- To take responsibility for the storage and administration of drugs according to the Midwives Rules and Standards (2004)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
- To enable woman to remain the focus of care and as her advocate to encourage her to participate in her care plans based on good communication and evidence based information.
- To be competent to work within a team to deliver care based on the needs of women to meet their care needs.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records on the women at all times, including all discussions on care and information given. Ensuring the safekeeping and storage of all confidential materials
- To maintain competencies in dealing with emergencies and high-risk situations, and to adapt these according to the environment
- To make decisions in the absence of immediate medical support.
- To act as mentor and/or preceptor, supporting student nurses, midwives, medical students and
- To be competent with skills that will enhance care, e.g. including participating in debriefing women
- To measure the effect of midwifery care by participating in the quality assurance cycle, including thedevelopment of practice guidelines, protocols, policies and clinical audit.To be proactive with new ideas and the introduction of current research findings to clinical practice.
- To contribute to meeting high standards of care, including the reporting of untoward incidents andensuring compliance with the Risk Management Strategy.
- To take responsibility for the storage and administration of drugs according to the Midwives Rules and Standards (2004)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- High standard of record keeping in accordance with NMC Code
Professional knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of current national directives
- Knowledge of Local Maternity System
Other
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- High standard of record keeping in accordance with NMC Code
Professional knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of current national directives
- Knowledge of Local Maternity System
Other
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport
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
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).
