Job summary
The midwife has a responsibility to provide holistic woman/baby centred midwifery care; this may be leading midwifery care or working in collaboration with the multi- disciplinary team that advocates pregnancy as a normal physiological life event. The midwife will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for the women/baby. The role will encompass taking responsibility for the management/ leadership of the ward/department/ community caseload on a shift to shift basis. To collaborate with external agencies and consumer groups.
The post holder will be required to exercise clinical judgement for the assessment of care needs, the development, the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in partnership with a defined group of women in the ante, intra and post-natal period. They will work autonomously within departmental/Trust guidelines and professional sphere of practice, also abiding by the Midwives rules and standards (NMC 05.04)
Main duties of the job
o Provide midwifery leadership in all areas of midwifery practice, demonstrating autonomy, advocacy for women and an excellent decision making style.
o To provide midwifery care, ensuring that sound up to date advice is given to women and their families in all care settings in accordance with best practice informed by NICE and Government initiatives.
o Act as the professional lead for low risk women, promoting the normal birthing process.
o Assess and make appropriate referral of women for specialist counselling and support as appropriate, for example fetal anomaly screening, bereavement, sexual health, vulnerable and disadvantaged women; young mothers, refugees, the homeless, those living with domestic violent and those with psychological problems
o Work in collaboration with the child protection team, identifying women and their families where there are concerns with child protection, domestic violence, substance abuse and special needs.
o Support the Band 7 Team Managers in the execution of their role.
o Mandatory participation in a clinical on-call rota
o May be required to work within the inpatient areas at times to meet the service needs
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people by implementing the Trusts policy and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Assess, plan implement and evaluate care women/babies for a defined caseload, using evidence to rationalise prescribed care.
Develop link with all care agencies to facilitate seamless approach to maternity care.
Practice within boundaries of autonomy as described by the NMC Code 2015.
Review practices to reduce clinical risk. Record and report any untoward incidents and take action to avoid further incidents.
Promote health and wellbeing through practice and education of women, relatives, carers and staff
To monitor and maintain standards of care whilst providing ante natal and post-natal care at venues for example, womens homes, health centre, family HUBs, the hospital.
To provide information and advice related to health education to improve health outcomes, for example counselling prior to and support after ante and post-natal screening, smoking cessation, drug and alcohol abuse
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people by implementing the Trusts policy and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Assess, plan implement and evaluate care women/babies for a defined caseload, using evidence to rationalise prescribed care.
Develop link with all care agencies to facilitate seamless approach to maternity care.
Practice within boundaries of autonomy as described by the NMC Code 2015.
Review practices to reduce clinical risk. Record and report any untoward incidents and take action to avoid further incidents.
Promote health and wellbeing through practice and education of women, relatives, carers and staff
To monitor and maintain standards of care whilst providing ante natal and post-natal care at venues for example, womens homes, health centre, family HUBs, the hospital.
To provide information and advice related to health education to improve health outcomes, for example counselling prior to and support after ante and post-natal screening, smoking cessation, drug and alcohol abuse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent in Midwifery
- Evidence of ongoing further professional and personal development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification/Mentorship/N97
Experience
Essential
- Suitable Post-Registration experience within relevant speciality
- Experience in all clinical settings, including the community setting
- In depth knowledge of antenatal and postnatal pathways
- Awareness of Safeguarding processes
- Clinical experience in low and high risk intrapartum areas including cannulation, caring for women with epidurals, suturing
Desirable
- Homebirth experience
- Participation in an on call rota
- Experience in delivering parent education
Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching /assessment skills
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of the Public Health role of the midwife including: Child Protection, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse Mental Health, Healthy Weight Management
- Knowledge of the screening pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of the MDT
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate good leadership and organisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent in Midwifery
- Evidence of ongoing further professional and personal development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification/Mentorship/N97
Experience
Essential
- Suitable Post-Registration experience within relevant speciality
- Experience in all clinical settings, including the community setting
- In depth knowledge of antenatal and postnatal pathways
- Awareness of Safeguarding processes
- Clinical experience in low and high risk intrapartum areas including cannulation, caring for women with epidurals, suturing
Desirable
- Homebirth experience
- Participation in an on call rota
- Experience in delivering parent education
Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching /assessment skills
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of the Public Health role of the midwife including: Child Protection, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse Mental Health, Healthy Weight Management
- Knowledge of the screening pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of the MDT
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate good leadership and organisation skills
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).
