Job summary
To be the autonomous lead professional responsible for assessing and providing total midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period without direct supervision.
To be experts in the field of midwifery.
To be responsible for identifying deviations from the "norm" and referring to other appropriate health care professionals.
To provide midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period under the guidance of other health care professionals where it has been assessed that there has been a deviation from the "norm".
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for normal midwifery throughout pregnancy, labour and post delivery seeking the advice of the shift coordinator as necessary.
- To work within the rules and guidelines of the NMC and the BCUHB.
- Seeking the advice of the shift coordinator as necessary identify clients for referral to other specialists when needs and risks are beyond one's own scope of practice, working in collaboration with these specialists to continue to meet the needs of clients.
- To identify and report poor performance issues, addressing these with individuals where appropriate.
- To inform the shift coordinator, bleep holder, or Supervisor of Midwives when agreed standards cannot be met.
- Ensure that the ward environment is conducive to meeting the needs of the patients at all times.
- To be aware of the Health Board child protection procedures and have the knowledge and ability to make appropriate referrals to social services.
- To communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people in a manner which promotes positive working relationships.
- With the support of the shift coordinator effectively communicate and explore complex issues and make complex decisions and judgements relating to patient care using appropriate interpersonal skills e.g. negotiating, persuading, reassuring, empathising.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organises own workload for a specified group of patients.
- To undergo and conduct personal development reviews.
- Ensure that the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy taking responsibility for repair of broken equipment etc as necessary.
- Ensure that the Health Board Health and Safety policy is adhered to at all times.
- Ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward area or designated area of work.
- To report all incidents and accidents via the Health Board and maternity unit riskmanagement and incident reporting systems taking responsibility for any immediate corrective action necessary and liaising with the shift coordinator.
- To deal with any patient complaints as they arise, advising subordinates and referring to line manager where appropriate in line with the Health Board's complaints policy
- To diffuse challenging behaviour ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way liaising with the shift coordinator.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organises own workload for a specified group of patients.
- To undergo and conduct personal development reviews.
- Ensure that the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy taking responsibility for repair of broken equipment etc as necessary.
- Ensure that the Health Board Health and Safety policy is adhered to at all times.
- Ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward area or designated area of work.
- To report all incidents and accidents via the Health Board and maternity unit riskmanagement and incident reporting systems taking responsibility for any immediate corrective action necessary and liaising with the shift coordinator.
- To deal with any patient complaints as they arise, advising subordinates and referring to line manager where appropriate in line with the Health Board's complaints policy
- To diffuse challenging behaviour ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way liaising with the shift coordinator.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Midwifery Degree
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Midwifery Degree
Essential
Desirable
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).
