Job summary
Job Purpose
The post-holder will deliver and contribute to the development of the maternal medicine service, working both as an autonomous practitioner and team member, delivering high quality, expert nursing care.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Be a key member of the maternal medicine MDT and work collaboratively with the rest of the maternity team to support best possible patient outcomes.
Participate in joint specialist maternal medicine clinics, providing key nursing input. Supporting the other members of the clinical team and ensuring the team are working to agreed guidelines and protocols within a clinical governance framework.
Assisting in the acceptance of referrals to the Maternal Medicine Portal. Including: determining their appropriateness and assisting in the prioritization of referrals according to clinical need.
Providing a nursing outreach role in both the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. This will include assistance in carrying out specific investigations, treatments and interventions without direct supervision including:
o investigations (e.g bloods, blood cultures, ECG, ABG)
o management of peripheral and central lines
o administration of medications (e.g immunoglobulin infusions)
Assisting in the management of the acutely unwell patient including the provision of enhanced nursing care
Providing outreach support to pregnant women admitted to our acute gynaecology ward and across Liverpool Adult Acute and Specialist Providers (LAASP) comprising Aintree, Royal, Liverpool, Liverpool Hearth and Chest/Broadgreen, Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as part of the maternal medicine team.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Be a key member of the maternal medicine MDT and work collaboratively with the rest of the maternity team to support best possible patient outcomes.
Participate in joint specialist maternal medicine clinics, providing key nursing input. Supporting the other members of the clinical team and ensuring the team are working to agreed guidelines and protocols within a clinical governance framework.
Assisting in the acceptance of referrals to the Maternal Medicine Portal. Including: determining their appropriateness and assisting in the prioritization of referrals according to clinical need.
Providing a nursing outreach role in both the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. This will include assistance in carrying out specific investigations, treatments and interventions without direct supervision including:
o investigations (e.g bloods, blood cultures, ECG, ABG)
o management of peripheral and central lines
o administration of medications (e.g immunoglobulin infusions)
Assisting in the management of the acutely unwell patient including the provision of enhanced nursing care
Providing outreach support to pregnant women admitted to our acute gynaecology ward and across Liverpool Adult Acute and Specialist Providers (LAASP) comprising Aintree, Royal, Liverpool, Liverpool Hearth and Chest/Broadgreen, Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as part of the maternal medicine team.
Participating in maternal medicine ward rounds of both inpatients at Liverpool Womens University Hospital and outreach patients at our local acute provider trusts (who are part of LAASP)
Requesting diagnostic tests as appropriate within agreed sphere of competence.
Interpret results and develop programmes of care as appropriate.
Provide telephone advisory service to patients within agreed boundaries of competence.
Managing and co-ordinating own caseload of patients.
Provide psychological support at diagnosis and throughout the patient journey, acting as the patients advocate.
Proactively and independently refer patients to other disciplines when relevant, in accordance with local protocols and national guidelines.
Contribute formally and informally to education, training and development of midwifery, nursing and other professional groups. A key focus will be increasing staff knowledge of maternal medicine
Act as a specialist resource for patients, ensuring they have a full understanding of their conditions, and interpreting complex information to ensure they are fully informed and supported in the decision-making process.
Provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and families.
Contribute to service development and innovation, leading on specific projects as required.
Contribute to the development of patient information leaflets, protocols, standards and guidelines.
Undertake and participate in audits as required.
Assist in the formulation of policies and protocols.
Sharing information and introducing ideas to help promote quality and effectiveness of the department. Encourage new evidence-based approaches to practice and act as a change agent.
Ensure that the environment of care is safe and appropriately equipped, and compliant with standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed fully, accurately and legibly.
Provide pro-active leadership to the maternal medicine team and act as a clinical role mode
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Be a key member of the maternal medicine MDT and work collaboratively with the rest of the maternity team to support best possible patient outcomes.
Participate in joint specialist maternal medicine clinics, providing key nursing input. Supporting the other members of the clinical team and ensuring the team are working to agreed guidelines and protocols within a clinical governance framework.
Assisting in the acceptance of referrals to the Maternal Medicine Portal. Including: determining their appropriateness and assisting in the prioritization of referrals according to clinical need.
Providing a nursing outreach role in both the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. This will include assistance in carrying out specific investigations, treatments and interventions without direct supervision including:
o investigations (e.g bloods, blood cultures, ECG, ABG)
o management of peripheral and central lines
o administration of medications (e.g immunoglobulin infusions)
Assisting in the management of the acutely unwell patient including the provision of enhanced nursing care
Providing outreach support to pregnant women admitted to our acute gynaecology ward and across Liverpool Adult Acute and Specialist Providers (LAASP) comprising Aintree, Royal, Liverpool, Liverpool Hearth and Chest/Broadgreen, Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as part of the maternal medicine team.
Participating in maternal medicine ward rounds of both inpatients at Liverpool Womens University Hospital and outreach patients at our local acute provider trusts (who are part of LAASP)
Requesting diagnostic tests as appropriate within agreed sphere of competence.
Interpret results and develop programmes of care as appropriate.
Provide telephone advisory service to patients within agreed boundaries of competence.
Managing and co-ordinating own caseload of patients.
Provide psychological support at diagnosis and throughout the patient journey, acting as the patients advocate.
Proactively and independently refer patients to other disciplines when relevant, in accordance with local protocols and national guidelines.
Contribute formally and informally to education, training and development of midwifery, nursing and other professional groups. A key focus will be increasing staff knowledge of maternal medicine
Act as a specialist resource for patients, ensuring they have a full understanding of their conditions, and interpreting complex information to ensure they are fully informed and supported in the decision-making process.
Provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and families.
Contribute to service development and innovation, leading on specific projects as required.
Contribute to the development of patient information leaflets, protocols, standards and guidelines.
Undertake and participate in audits as required.
Assist in the formulation of policies and protocols.
Sharing information and introducing ideas to help promote quality and effectiveness of the department. Encourage new evidence-based approaches to practice and act as a change agent.
Ensure that the environment of care is safe and appropriately equipped, and compliant with standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed fully, accurately and legibly.
Provide pro-active leadership to the maternal medicine team and act as a clinical role mode
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with current registration)
- First level degree (or equivalence through experience).
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Master Degree (or equivalence through extensive experience in specialist field)
- Specific qualification in maternal medicine
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the maternal specialty
- Awareness of own professional accountability and the boundaries of autonomous practice.
- Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Proven communication skills, both verbal & written
- Proven clinical judgement and decision making skills
- IT literate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in maternal medicine or looking after women with complex medical conditions
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking care of pregnant women with medical co-morbidities
- Experience in developing policies, guidelines, protocols and standards
Personal attributes
Essential
- High level of self-motivation
- Able to advocate for patients
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Able to work as part of the MDT and wider departmental team
- Calm and objective in challenging
- Effective role model
- Demonstrable commitment to, and focus on quality and safety, promoting continual improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with current registration)
- First level degree (or equivalence through experience).
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Master Degree (or equivalence through extensive experience in specialist field)
- Specific qualification in maternal medicine
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the maternal specialty
- Awareness of own professional accountability and the boundaries of autonomous practice.
- Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Proven communication skills, both verbal & written
- Proven clinical judgement and decision making skills
- IT literate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in maternal medicine or looking after women with complex medical conditions
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking care of pregnant women with medical co-morbidities
- Experience in developing policies, guidelines, protocols and standards
Personal attributes
Essential
- High level of self-motivation
- Able to advocate for patients
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Able to work as part of the MDT and wider departmental team
- Calm and objective in challenging
- Effective role model
- Demonstrable commitment to, and focus on quality and safety, promoting continual improvement
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).
