Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Midwife to join our Antenatal Clinic Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital . We are looking for a dedicated midwife who is willing to provide exceptional patient care. If you are a high calibre midwife with a passion for exceeding patients expectation, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
To work as an experienced prime care provider in Antenatal Clinic, providing antenatal care to all. Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues, whether in the maternity unit, birth centre or at home. This includes advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation, and appropriate to the clinical area dealing with complex obstetric cases, suturing, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the safest and best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
In 2020 Trust was rated by the Care Quality Commission as Outstanding in the well-led and use of resources domains and Good in the safe, effective, caring, and responsive domains. The Trust as a whole was Good, but the Chelsea site was Outstanding.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
- Work in partnership with the client, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trusts policies and guidelines.
- Strive for continuity of care, continuity of carer and informed client choice within the limitations of the service.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.
- Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
- Participate in educating parents in preparation for parenthood.
- Teach and support junior staff and students in developing competent skills and knowledge.
- Act as a Mentor student midwives.
Clinical Practice
Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues, whether in the maternity unit, birth centre or at home. This includes advancedlife support, neonatal resuscitation, and appropriate to the clinical area dealing with complex obstetric cases, suturing, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supporting /supervising students and junior medical staff.
- Support women in achieving a normal birth where possible by accommodating their needs and wishes and by empowering them and take responsibility for their care.
- Ensure quality standards are met.
- Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.
- Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework.
Organisational and Professional Development
- Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development.
- Maintain a professional portfolio.
- Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan.
- Uphold and maintain the Trusts values.
- Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
- Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
- Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:- Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / WestMiddlesex Hospital.- NMC- Women and Childrens Division
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
- Work in partnership with the client, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trusts policies and guidelines.
- Strive for continuity of care, continuity of carer and informed client choice within the limitations of the service.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.
- Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
- Participate in educating parents in preparation for parenthood.
- Teach and support junior staff and students in developing competent skills and knowledge.
- Act as a Mentor student midwives.
Clinical Practice
Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues, whether in the maternity unit, birth centre or at home. This includes advancedlife support, neonatal resuscitation, and appropriate to the clinical area dealing with complex obstetric cases, suturing, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supporting /supervising students and junior medical staff.
- Support women in achieving a normal birth where possible by accommodating their needs and wishes and by empowering them and take responsibility for their care.
- Ensure quality standards are met.
- Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.
- Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework.
Organisational and Professional Development
- Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development.
- Maintain a professional portfolio.
- Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan.
- Uphold and maintain the Trusts values.
- Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
- Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
- Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:- Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / WestMiddlesex Hospital.- NMC- Women and Childrens Division
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant approved non-medical prescriber (NMP) qualification
- Degree or working towards one
- Master's degree or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience.
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant approved non-medical prescriber (NMP) qualification
- Degree or working towards one
- Master's degree or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience.
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).