Job summary
We take great pride in promoting midwifery by delivering holistic woman-centred care to our diverse local community. The enthusiastic midwifery and obstetric teams closely work together with an embedded MDT culture to meet the specific and individual needs of women who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
- To work within the glucose tolerance test service on a day-to-day basis, strictly following the GTT protocol
- Deliver clinical tasks and care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the MSW remit
- Following assessment by a midwife, undertake clinical tasks to a high standard
- Maintain clear communication with both patients and other staff members
- Maintain clear concise and legible documentation in accordance with Trust policies
- Undertake verification of consent in accordance with Trust policies
- To welcome service users and their families in a courteous and professional manner
- To work in conjunction with the Specialist Midwife to co-ordinate the referral process
- To assist in the delivery of health promotion advice as appropriate to the role and within their competency
- Undertake agreed enhanced tasks as specified under the indirect supervision of the midwife
- To support audits in the clinical area as directed by a midwifery manager where appropriate
- To provide support to newly appointed Band 2-3 staff in their induction and orientation to the department as planned and requested by the Practice Support Team
- Be familiar with the electronic patient data systems integral to the running of the GTT service
About us
With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
The post holder is expected to understand how this role contributes to the Trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system, delivering care across community, hospital and specialist settings and supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education, and employee engagement.
It is expected that all staff share the values that are important to the Trust: Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respectful.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share this commitment. All staff must be aware of child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role. There is an additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maternal Medicine
- To undertake the administration and organisation of referrals for glucose tolerance testing, understanding the various risk factors for gestational diabetes
- To run the glucose tolerance test clinics including providing phlebotomy services, ensuring the correct process is followed
- To follow up on non-attendees, ensuring that safeguarding processes are followed
- To ensure patients with a normal glucose tolerance test result are informed in a timely manner and that abnormal results are notified to the diabetes midwifery team promptly
- To order stock/ supplies to support the smooth running of the glucose tolerance test service
- To teach patients, under the supervision of a midwife, the correct technique and procedure for home blood glucose monitoring and to provide safety netting advice.
Maintenance of the environment
- Ensure rooms and surrounding bed areas are cleaned and maintained properly as per Infection Control guidelines
- Ensure rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and equipment
- Ensure linen is stored, transferred, and disposed of in accordance with Trust policy
- Support the wider team in ensuring the tidiness of clinical areas
- Manage blood and bodily fluid spillages according to the Infection Control policy
- Assist in the ordering, checking, unpacking, and storing of items delivered to the clinical area and follow up ordering as appropriate
- Liaise with the clinical team to ensure that maintenance problems are reported to the Estates team promptly
Professional
- Work under the indirect supervision of a registered midwife at all times
- Acknowledge when a task is outside of ones role or competence and to communicate learning needs
- To demonstrate behaviours and attitudes at all times that are in line with the Trust values, acting as a role model for others
- To demonstrate respect for patients privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- To understand how to access Trust policies and guidelines and to be compliant with them
- Maintain competency in resuscitation, fire training, and other Trust mandatory training
- Adhere to Trust uniform policy
- To understand and adhere to the Trusts Zero Tolerance policy
- Promote and respect the rights, responsibilities, and diversity of individuals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maternal Medicine
- To undertake the administration and organisation of referrals for glucose tolerance testing, understanding the various risk factors for gestational diabetes
- To run the glucose tolerance test clinics including providing phlebotomy services, ensuring the correct process is followed
- To follow up on non-attendees, ensuring that safeguarding processes are followed
- To ensure patients with a normal glucose tolerance test result are informed in a timely manner and that abnormal results are notified to the diabetes midwifery team promptly
- To order stock/ supplies to support the smooth running of the glucose tolerance test service
- To teach patients, under the supervision of a midwife, the correct technique and procedure for home blood glucose monitoring and to provide safety netting advice.
Maintenance of the environment
- Ensure rooms and surrounding bed areas are cleaned and maintained properly as per Infection Control guidelines
- Ensure rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and equipment
- Ensure linen is stored, transferred, and disposed of in accordance with Trust policy
- Support the wider team in ensuring the tidiness of clinical areas
- Manage blood and bodily fluid spillages according to the Infection Control policy
- Assist in the ordering, checking, unpacking, and storing of items delivered to the clinical area and follow up ordering as appropriate
- Liaise with the clinical team to ensure that maintenance problems are reported to the Estates team promptly
Professional
- Work under the indirect supervision of a registered midwife at all times
- Acknowledge when a task is outside of ones role or competence and to communicate learning needs
- To demonstrate behaviours and attitudes at all times that are in line with the Trust values, acting as a role model for others
- To demonstrate respect for patients privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- To understand how to access Trust policies and guidelines and to be compliant with them
- Maintain competency in resuscitation, fire training, and other Trust mandatory training
- Adhere to Trust uniform policy
- To understand and adhere to the Trusts Zero Tolerance policy
- Promote and respect the rights, responsibilities, and diversity of individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Phlebotomist experience
- GCE/ GCSE English and Math
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Science
- Care certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working in maternity services
Desirable
- experience working in more than one health care speciality
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Phlebotomist experience
- GCE/ GCSE English and Math
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Science
- Care certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working in maternity services
Desirable
- experience working in more than one health care speciality
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills
- Good IT skills
- Good 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.
