Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Fetal Surveillance Midwife. We are looking for a midwife with expertise in Fetal Wellbeing. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of all aspects of maternity care and be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to the provision of a high-quality service with excellent leadership skills.
As a fetal monitoring expert the midwife is responsible for: providing professional leadership across all aspects of fetal monitoring, working alongside the lead obstetrician, the matron for inpatient services and the practice education team to improve birth outcomes associated with fetal surveillance.
The responsibility includes raising the profile of fetal wellbeing monitoring both in Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and Intermittent auscultation (IA) and ensure that colleagues engaged in fetal wellbeing monitoring are adequately supported.
Take a lead in the implementation of elements 3 and 4 of the saving babies lives care bundle version 3, to ensure patient safety, clinical effectiveness and quality improvement is of the highest standard, is meeting national and local outcomes.
Along with the consultant lead obstetrician the midwife must ensure that their maternity service is compliant with the recommendations of Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle 3 and subsequent national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The candidate must be able to deliver and monitor a training programme to equip midwives to increase their knowledge and competence in all aspects of fetal surveillance including; CTG interpretation, intermittent auscultation, human factors and GAP/GROW compliance. Participate in the intrapartum fetal surveillance updates as part of the PROMPT faculty.
Working on the island can provide you with the unique experience of providing care and being skilled in all areas of the maternity service. This can be both challenging and rewarding in that all situations and eventualities are managed due to the geographical location
The maternity service is part of the SHIP collaborative and opportunities will be available to work within our neighbouring trusts, to share and demonstrate evidenced based practice to promote optimal learning.
The Isle of Wight is not just a great place to work but a fabulous place to live, with wide ranging activities. Based in the centre of the island the hospital is easily accessible, we are a small friendly unit and provide care to approximately 1,250 women each year and take pride in promoting midwifery led care. We strive to normalise the pregnancy and birth experience for both consultant and midwifery led pathways.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and role specific knowledge
Essential
- Registered midwife Degree of equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of different methods of CTG interpretation.
- Awareness of quality improvement methods and techniques.
- Expert practitioner in fetal monitoring with knowledge of the national agenda to implement change and monitor outcomes.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of all stages of the governance cycle.
- In depth specialist knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issues.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Self-confident, assertive, and proactive.
Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise and facilitate meetings effectively.
- Self-motivated and committed with excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and persuasion skills.
- Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, IT and verbal communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and role specific knowledge
Essential
- Registered midwife Degree of equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of different methods of CTG interpretation.
- Awareness of quality improvement methods and techniques.
- Expert practitioner in fetal monitoring with knowledge of the national agenda to implement change and monitor outcomes.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of all stages of the governance cycle.
- In depth specialist knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issues.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Self-confident, assertive, and proactive.
Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise and facilitate meetings effectively.
- Self-motivated and committed with excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and persuasion skills.
- Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, IT and verbal communication 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).
