Job summary
The post holder will:-
- Work alongside duty Wren midwife to plan and support care in acute and community as required on the day
- Provide birthing people and their families with information on the parent and infant relationship to optimise parent and infant mental health
- Escalate all expressions of concern made by birthing people to Wren midwife or appropriate manager
- Provide support and joint working alongside Community midwives and MSWs - overseen by Wren midwife
- Support with breastfeeding, core parenting, caring for baby etc taking pressure off midwives on the wards and ensuring that those with the greatest need receive additional support and continuity of carer where possible
- Provide support as required on wards and as agreed with duty Wren midwife
- Deliver bespoke parenting sessions in the home for those with complex needs and support other MSWs with core parenting as required
- Attend home visits alongside the midwife, especially when lone visiting not recommended
- Daily huddle with safeguarding team
- Communicate with PMH women and hold a small caseload overseen by PMH midwife
Main duties of the job
- Develops manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users and their families demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, and empathy always
- Consistently employs strategies to promote personalised, informed decision-making when planning, implementing and evaluating care activities. Tailors information to meet the needs of the birthing person, including where complex care and support needs exist
- Shares knowledge and teaches skills that empower service users and their families to safely and effectively care for themselves
- Understands and gains valid consent prior to providing care
- Consistently applies the principles of continuity of carer when making judgments related to supporting service users with complex needs
- As a key member of the MDT, arranges access to services to support personalised care plans signposting and referring service users and their families to agencies and services appropriately
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provides evidence-based information, advice and guidance to support informed choice around infant feeding
- Provides birthing people and their families with information on the parent-infant relationship to optimise parent and infant mental health
- Supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health initiatives including supporting peer support groups
- Develops knowledge of local services and resources, assists women to coordinate appointments and advocate for birthing people when accessing additional support and care.
- Disseminates specialist knowledge and information to wider teams
- Offers bespoke enhanced supportive parenting sessions for birthing people affected by severe and multiple disadvantage
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provides evidence-based information, advice and guidance to support informed choice around infant feeding
- Provides birthing people and their families with information on the parent-infant relationship to optimise parent and infant mental health
- Supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health initiatives including supporting peer support groups
- Develops knowledge of local services and resources, assists women to coordinate appointments and advocate for birthing people when accessing additional support and care.
- Disseminates specialist knowledge and information to wider teams
- Offers bespoke enhanced supportive parenting sessions for birthing people affected by severe and multiple disadvantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FDSci Health and Social care
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- 3 A-levels or Health and Science T-level, 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- If no qualification, significant clinical experience within health and social care settings relevant to role is required
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement within health and social care settings relevant to role advantageous
skills
Essential
- Evidences values associated with NHS constitution and commitment to L4 role development, including completion of Care Certificate
- Communicates clearly and accurately using a range of written, verbal and non-verbal methods, maintaining confidentially and upholding the principles of data protection at all times
Attitude
Essential
- Able to act sensitively, compassionately and respectfully in distressing circumstances
- Recognises and respects equality and diversity, committed to an inclusive approach in all environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FDSci Health and Social care
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- 3 A-levels or Health and Science T-level, 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- If no qualification, significant clinical experience within health and social care settings relevant to role is required
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement within health and social care settings relevant to role advantageous
skills
Essential
- Evidences values associated with NHS constitution and commitment to L4 role development, including completion of Care Certificate
- Communicates clearly and accurately using a range of written, verbal and non-verbal methods, maintaining confidentially and upholding the principles of data protection at all times
Attitude
Essential
- Able to act sensitively, compassionately and respectfully in distressing circumstances
- Recognises and respects equality and diversity, committed to an inclusive approach in all environments
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).
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).
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