Job summary
To ensure continuous development of the specialist midwifery service providing quality care for women who have at some point in their lives sustained perineal/vulval trauma, also to support women who have ongoing bladder, bowel or sexual symptoms post childbirth or female genital trauma.
You will act as a resource within the maternity unit on evidence based perineal, bladder and bowel care.
Take an active role in our acclaimed OASIS service which give's women who have sustained OASI comprehensive follow up care.
You will be required to perform endoanal ultrasound scan on women following OASI and create individualised care plans for these women.
You will have key roles in providing training in FGM (female genital mutilation) perineal, bladder, and bowel health for midwifery staff and trainee doctors, also providing level three safeguarding training across the on FGM.
Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Main duties of the job
- Working in the multi-disciplinary team in the OASIS clinic for women who have sustained anal sphincter trauma.
- Support and assess women who have perineal breakdown after second degree perineal trauma and episiotomy breakdown.
- Autonomously manage and deliver the INSPIRE clinic, you will be responsible for the management of women referred to this service
- Maintain high standards of record keeping.
- Provide level three safeguarding training regarding FGM trust
- Counsel and support women who have had FGM
- Maintain National FGM Enhanced Dataset
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure policy and guideline developments are in line with national recommendations, evidence based and reviewed/updated in a timely manner.
- Lead the Inspire (FGM) clinic, responsible for the management of women referred to this clinic. For those women who have sustained FGM you should be a knowledgeable and credible practitioner with expertise in this subject. You should be able to empower, facilitate and support others in personal development and improving their practice through training in relation to FGM issues and continue to enhance the service women receive from inspire clinic.
- Lead the Inspire clinic, responsible for the management of women referred to this clinic
- Undertake deinfibulation for women when necessary.
- You should be able to attend meetings with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure a collaborative approach to the care of women who suffer perineal trauma, ensuring excellent clinical care as well as ensuring psychological services, support and social care.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure policy and guideline developments are in line with national recommendations, evidence based and reviewed/updated in a timely manner.
- Lead the Inspire (FGM) clinic, responsible for the management of women referred to this clinic. For those women who have sustained FGM you should be a knowledgeable and credible practitioner with expertise in this subject. You should be able to empower, facilitate and support others in personal development and improving their practice through training in relation to FGM issues and continue to enhance the service women receive from inspire clinic.
- Lead the Inspire clinic, responsible for the management of women referred to this clinic
- Undertake deinfibulation for women when necessary.
- You should be able to attend meetings with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure a collaborative approach to the care of women who suffer perineal trauma, ensuring excellent clinical care as well as ensuring psychological services, support and social care.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
ANC department, Women and Children's Department, UHCW
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
