Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced clinical midwives to join the midwifery team at West Suffolk.
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing care to approximately 2,400 women during their childbirth experience. We offer both choice of lead professional and place of birth at home, on our co-located midwife-led birthing unit or multi-professional labour suite.
We are looking for:
Midwives with a passion for women-centred and safe care.
Midwives who would like to work within the hospital & community setting.
Midwives who want to support the provision of excellent care to the women who choose to birth at West Suffolk.
In line with NHS England requirements, WSH is currently implementing a phased programme of work to provide continuity of carer to our women to meet the national goal of a providing 100% of women with continuity of carer by 2025. All midwifery staff joining the Trust should therefore be prepared to work within this model, which represents an exciting progression in midwifery care.
There will be a Midwifery open day on 8th June 2023 in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Please contact Sarah.spall@wsh.nhs.uk for any information about the event.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide the full remit
of Continuity of Carer midwifery care.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating,
planning, organising and directing activities to ensure optimum care is
achieved and continued learning is created and maintained.
The post holder will work where his/her caseload requires
i.e. in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum,
postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of
midwifery care.
The post holder is designated to take charge of all
clinical areas in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
We can offer
A robust induction programme.
A supportive multidisciplinary team in which to work.
Continuing educational opportunities.
Opportunity to gain experience through working with midwifery and nursing colleagues.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Were
a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and childrens ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Supporting Documents for Full Job Description.
KEY
TASKS
Management Responsibility
Assist the senior/lead
midwife in the co-ordination of the clinical activities within the clinical
areas of the antenatal clinic, early pregnancy unit, day assessment unit,
antenatal and postnatal ward, labour suite and community.
Make suggestions for and co-operate in
improvements planned for the service. Ensure resources are used effectively and
efficiently in each area.
Have an awareness of the budgetary
implications for the division. Maintain a responsible attitude to spending
within that budget. Requisition with due economy for provision of equipment,
stores, etc.
Maintain a good rapport with clients and
visitors and facilitate this approach amongst all staff. Act as host to
visitors to the unit or women using the service and raise positively the public
profile of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Assist with orientation programmes which
familiarise new members of staff with the organisation and clinical demands of
the unit.
Maintain an effective communication system
between all staff groups working within the maternity services in order that a
positive working environment is achieved.
Report complaints, incidents, risk
management issues and accidents to the senior/lead midwife, and assist in their
investigation and resolution.
Ensure that working conditions are safe in
accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Work with the senior/lead midwives and the
management team to implement a total quality approach to service provision.
Clinical Responsibility
Utilise the full skills of a midwife
practitioner, both integral and extended, to encompass the scrub role in the
care of women undergoing a caesarean section.
Throughout a 24-hour period, provide
professional midwifery care to a defined group of women and babies.
Be conversant with safeguarding children
procedures. Participate in planning meetings, conferences and pre-birth
assessment and give appropriate feedback.
Assist in developing standards of midwifery
practice, and in midwifery and obstetric projects and research, including
evidence-based protocols.
In liaison with the senior/lead midwives,
ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current research findings and
is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided.
Take responsibility for the safe custody
and administration of drugs in accordance with Trust policies and statutory
rules and regulations.
Participate in parent education and
incorporate accepted research findings into practice.
Professional Responsibility
Work as a midwife, fulfilling the role as
defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Work within the Trust policies and
protocols, which enable all staff members to carry out care within these
guidelines, whilst maintaining confidentiality of women, and their families.
Maintain good standards of care within
clinical areas, and assist the implementation of recommendations from
Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care. Work with the
management team to monitor these standards of care.
Have due regard for the needs of mothers
and their families. Recognise the demands placed upon professional colleagues
in the pursuit of their duties and assist them as required.
Promote a professional image of midwifery
and a sensitive and caring approach to women, families, visitors and all staff.
Maintain legible, accurate and contemporary
records at all times, reflecting the management of care.
Educational Responsibility
Participate in the teaching of all learners
and new members of staff attached to your clinical area or group practice.
Participate in the mentor support system for students.
Carry out recommendations pertaining to
midwifery, medical or nurse education as directed by senior midwifery staff.
Be responsible for own updating
requirements.
Maintain research-based information input
to the service, to promote efficient and effective clinical practice.
Participate in the review of practice guidelines and midwifery protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Supporting Documents for Full Job Description.
KEY
TASKS
Management Responsibility
Assist the senior/lead
midwife in the co-ordination of the clinical activities within the clinical
areas of the antenatal clinic, early pregnancy unit, day assessment unit,
antenatal and postnatal ward, labour suite and community.
Make suggestions for and co-operate in
improvements planned for the service. Ensure resources are used effectively and
efficiently in each area.
Have an awareness of the budgetary
implications for the division. Maintain a responsible attitude to spending
within that budget. Requisition with due economy for provision of equipment,
stores, etc.
Maintain a good rapport with clients and
visitors and facilitate this approach amongst all staff. Act as host to
visitors to the unit or women using the service and raise positively the public
profile of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Assist with orientation programmes which
familiarise new members of staff with the organisation and clinical demands of
the unit.
Maintain an effective communication system
between all staff groups working within the maternity services in order that a
positive working environment is achieved.
Report complaints, incidents, risk
management issues and accidents to the senior/lead midwife, and assist in their
investigation and resolution.
Ensure that working conditions are safe in
accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Work with the senior/lead midwives and the
management team to implement a total quality approach to service provision.
Clinical Responsibility
Utilise the full skills of a midwife
practitioner, both integral and extended, to encompass the scrub role in the
care of women undergoing a caesarean section.
Throughout a 24-hour period, provide
professional midwifery care to a defined group of women and babies.
Be conversant with safeguarding children
procedures. Participate in planning meetings, conferences and pre-birth
assessment and give appropriate feedback.
Assist in developing standards of midwifery
practice, and in midwifery and obstetric projects and research, including
evidence-based protocols.
In liaison with the senior/lead midwives,
ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current research findings and
is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided.
Take responsibility for the safe custody
and administration of drugs in accordance with Trust policies and statutory
rules and regulations.
Participate in parent education and
incorporate accepted research findings into practice.
Professional Responsibility
Work as a midwife, fulfilling the role as
defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Work within the Trust policies and
protocols, which enable all staff members to carry out care within these
guidelines, whilst maintaining confidentiality of women, and their families.
Maintain good standards of care within
clinical areas, and assist the implementation of recommendations from
Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care. Work with the
management team to monitor these standards of care.
Have due regard for the needs of mothers
and their families. Recognise the demands placed upon professional colleagues
in the pursuit of their duties and assist them as required.
Promote a professional image of midwifery
and a sensitive and caring approach to women, families, visitors and all staff.
Maintain legible, accurate and contemporary
records at all times, reflecting the management of care.
Educational Responsibility
Participate in the teaching of all learners
and new members of staff attached to your clinical area or group practice.
Participate in the mentor support system for students.
Carry out recommendations pertaining to
midwifery, medical or nurse education as directed by senior midwifery staff.
Be responsible for own updating
requirements.
Maintain research-based information input
to the service, to promote efficient and effective clinical practice.
Participate in the review of practice guidelines and midwifery protocols.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 for minimum of 12 months in midwifery
-
- Worked in a variety of settings, utilising all midwifery skills.
-
- Previous experience of midwifery- led care
- Evidence of multi-professional working
-
- Experience of supervising trained and untrained staff
Desirable
- Experience in management of midwifery wards department and of own caseload
-
- Able to adapt to staff and womens needs
-
- Experience of community working
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
-
- Mentorship qualification
- Attendance of approved midwifery study days
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Practitioner in accordance with the NMC Code.
-
- Proficiency in the use of IT systems in workplace following appropriate training where necessary.
-
- Ability to work as a team player or individually
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
-
- Teaching skills
-
- Able to demonstrate application of theory to practice
-
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in midwifery education and practice
Desirable
- Working knowledge of safeguarding children issues
Management
Essential
- Proven leadership and organisational skills
-
- Able to deputise for senior or lead midwife in her absence
Desirable
- Time management
- Project management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to rural locations to meet the needs of the role
-
- Ability to work on-call commitment and undertake all shifts. Days or nights and weekend working
-
- Occupational Health clearance to fulfil the duties of the role.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a research based holistic approach to clients needs
-
- Ability to work in rotation to all areas including community or group practice
Desirable
- Academically interested
- Research orientated
- Demonstrate ability to innovate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 for minimum of 12 months in midwifery
-
- Worked in a variety of settings, utilising all midwifery skills.
-
- Previous experience of midwifery- led care
- Evidence of multi-professional working
-
- Experience of supervising trained and untrained staff
Desirable
- Experience in management of midwifery wards department and of own caseload
-
- Able to adapt to staff and womens needs
-
- Experience of community working
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
-
- Mentorship qualification
- Attendance of approved midwifery study days
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Practitioner in accordance with the NMC Code.
-
- Proficiency in the use of IT systems in workplace following appropriate training where necessary.
-
- Ability to work as a team player or individually
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
-
- Teaching skills
-
- Able to demonstrate application of theory to practice
-
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in midwifery education and practice
Desirable
- Working knowledge of safeguarding children issues
Management
Essential
- Proven leadership and organisational skills
-
- Able to deputise for senior or lead midwife in her absence
Desirable
- Time management
- Project management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to rural locations to meet the needs of the role
-
- Ability to work on-call commitment and undertake all shifts. Days or nights and weekend working
-
- Occupational Health clearance to fulfil the duties of the role.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a research based holistic approach to clients needs
-
- Ability to work in rotation to all areas including community or group practice
Desirable
- Academically interested
- Research orientated
- Demonstrate ability to innovate
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
