Job summary
To work as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care working on a 24 hour rotational basis throughout all clinical areas of the maternity unit/Community midwifery service. To lead and deputise for the ward co-ordinator where applicable. To support junior midwifery, medical and support staff in caring for families throughout the service.
Work autonomously and with the Multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of individualised evidence based care to mothers and their families in pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally to the woman, her partner and their baby.
Promote and empower personalisation and choice of care and birth.
Main duties of the job
To work as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care working on a 24 hour rotational basis throughout all clinical areas of the maternity unit/Community midwifery service. To lead and deputise for the ward co-ordinator where applicable. To support junior midwifery, medical and support staff in caring for families throughout the service.
Work autonomously and with the Multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of individualised evidence based care to mothers and their families in pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally to the woman, her partner and their baby.
Promote and empower personalisation and choice of care and birth.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 nearly 7,000 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 best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job 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.
- Support physiological birth where applicable, ensuring safe, personalised 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.
- Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs.
- Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
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
Communication:
- Remain polite and courteous in all situations.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times.
- Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible.
- Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy.
- Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff.
- Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details to this role.
Job description
Job 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.
- Support physiological birth where applicable, ensuring safe, personalised 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.
- Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs.
- Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
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
Communication:
- Remain polite and courteous in all situations.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times.
- Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible.
- Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy.
- Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff.
- Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details to this role.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Midwifery diploma/degree/ experience
- Mentorship in practice / 997
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrable experience in all areas of midwifery
- Experience in being a mentor
- Water birth
Desirable
- NIPE
- NILS
- Home birth / Community experience
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Midwifery diploma/degree/ experience
- Mentorship in practice / 997
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrable experience in all areas of midwifery
- Experience in being a mentor
- Water birth
Desirable
- NIPE
- NILS
- Home birth / Community experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Unit West Middlesex University hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)