Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Midwife to join our busy Maternity Unit. The role includes providing specialised, comprehensive midwifery care and support to all women within the Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be rostered to work within the Fetal Medicine department at Newham University Hospital. The role includes providing specialised care and support to all womenwithin the Fetal Medicine unit. Providing comprehensive midwifery care in the maternity unit and primary health care setting within the model of care practised in the maternity services. To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Extensive knowledge of Trust computer systems (CRS, SchApptBook, SectraRISe)RequestingBooking appointments on CRSApproving scans on SectraRISeWalking in patients on SectraRISeImporting documents onto patient files in CRS
To support a women through her decision to terminate a pregnancy including:Ensuring that all paperwork is completeLiaise with West Ham/CDS to book the patientAdministration of Mifepristone
Job description
Job responsibilities
Extensive knowledge of Trust computer systems (CRS, SchApptBook, SectraRISe)RequestingBooking appointments on CRSApproving scans on SectraRISeWalking in patients on SectraRISeImporting documents onto patient files in CRS
To support a women through her decision to terminate a pregnancy including:Ensuring that all paperwork is completeLiaise with West Ham/CDS to book the patientAdministration of Mifepristone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on NMC register at Band 6 or above,
- qualified to degree level Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 midwife with 1 year experience or more
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- The ability to communicate with clients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability to communicate with external agencies and tertiary units.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Health, safety and security
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Service Improvement
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient.
- Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures including dealing with obstetric emergencies and suturing
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
- Can prove a good understanding of computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on NMC register at Band 6 or above,
- qualified to degree level Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 midwife with 1 year experience or more
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- The ability to communicate with clients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability to communicate with external agencies and tertiary units.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Health, safety and security
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Service Improvement
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient.
- Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures including dealing with obstetric emergencies and suturing
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
- Can prove a good understanding of computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
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).
