Job summary
We are looking for dynamic & enthusiastic newly qualified midwives to be part of our team at Whipp's Cross University Hospital. Midwives who are passionate about personalised care and transforming services to improve outcomes for all women.
Whipp's Cross University hospital is situated in the East end of London and we are incredibly proud of our Maternity Service. We are a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering the best care to our service users prioritising continuity, improving choice and outcomes for women by providing care that is equitable and personalised to individual needs. We also received a good rating across all domains at our last CQC inspection in 2019. We have a preceptorship programme for newly qualified midwives to provide them with support in consolidating their skills.
We provide maternity care to around 4200 women a year and we have just completed a £6.8m project, funded by Barts Charity to renovate women's and maternity services to vastly improve the experience of our expectant mothers and their families. This includes a bespoke new birthing centre with five delivery rooms with birthing pools. In addition to this we are working closely with our redevelopment colleagues on the case for a new Whipp's Cross Hospital, which will host a state of the art Maternity Unit.
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team as a rotational midwife. We currently have vacancies in all areas of Maternity
To give high quality, safe, evidence based, holistic midwifery care to women in all maternitycare settings including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in conjunction with themultidisciplinary team. To ensure midwifery care and support is personalized to meet theneeds of the womanSupervises:Healthcare support workers, student midwives, and junior qualified staff
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of Bart Health NHS Trust our local community is home to families from a diverse mix of ethnicity, social challenge and health needs. We are proud of our diverse workforce reflected in all levels of the organisation and we strive to hold the principles of diversity and inclusion which we aim to achieve through our WeBelong strategy.
We endeavour to continually improve everything we do at Whipps Cross Maternity; the recent employment of our Patient and Staff Experience Lead, and new Fetal Surveillance Midwife are prime examples of this. We support opportunities for development and career growth at Whipps, no matter where your interest may be.
We endeavour to continually improve everything we do at Whipps Cross Maternity; the recent employment of our Patient and Staff Experience Lead, and new Fetal Surveillance Midwife are prime examples of this. We support opportunities for development and career growth at Whipps, no matter where your interest may be.
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team as a rotational midwife. We currently have vacancies in all areas of Maternity
Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers.To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required.
Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times
A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care
The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the general public.Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of Bart Health NHS Trust our local community is home to families from a diverse mix of ethnicity, social challenge and health needs. We are proud of our diverse workforce reflected in all levels of the organisation and we strive to hold the principles of diversity and inclusion which we aim to achieve through our WeBelong strategy.
We endeavour to continually improve everything we do at Whipps Cross Maternity; the recent employment of our Patient and Staff Experience Lead, and new Fetal Surveillance Midwife are prime examples of this. We support opportunities for development and career growth at Whipps, no matter where your interest may be.
We endeavour to continually improve everything we do at Whipps Cross Maternity; the recent employment of our Patient and Staff Experience Lead, and new Fetal Surveillance Midwife are prime examples of this. We support opportunities for development and career growth at Whipps, no matter where your interest may be.
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team as a rotational midwife. We currently have vacancies in all areas of Maternity
Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers.To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required.
Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times
A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care
The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the general public.Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife - eligible to practice
Desirable
- Prep for Practice Supervisor/Assessor course
- Working towards MSc
Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
Desirable
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to analyse and interpret fetal heart rate auscultation including intermittent auscultation and interpretation CTG recordings
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife - eligible to practice
Desirable
- Prep for Practice Supervisor/Assessor course
- Working towards MSc
Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
Desirable
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to analyse and interpret fetal heart rate auscultation including intermittent auscultation and interpretation CTG recordings
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
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).
