Job summary
The maternity unit provides urgent and emergency care to pregnant from 18 weeks gestation and post natal women up to 28 days following delivery. The care is delivered by midwives, obstetricians and neonatologists. They operate on a 24hr seven-day a week basis. However, you will be part of our Fetal Medicine unit - a specialised department that offers women and their families support through pregnancy and antenatal screening when a congenital or genetic condition might be suspected or diagnosed. The Fetal medicine team also provide specialist scanning and support for women with complex pregnancies such as with twins or triplets.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be rostered to work in the Fetal Medicine Unit at Newham University Hospital, alongside the current lead midwife and providing interim support. The role includes providing specialised support to all women in FMU as well as supporting staff within the team. You must be able to provide comprehensive midwifery care and the highest standard of holistic patient care, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary and external teams. You must have a thorough understanding of the service and recent experience providing care in a Fetal Medicine Unit
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
- Counselling Qualification
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education in group settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
- Excellent communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a multicultural area
- Effective presentation skills
- Effective organisation skills
- Able to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Ability to teaching and share knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
- Counselling Qualification
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education in group settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
- Excellent communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a multicultural area
- Effective presentation skills
- Effective organisation skills
- Able to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Ability to teaching and share knowledge
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).
