Caseload Midwife

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Come and join us at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as we implement innovations to improve our community service. Our service is changing and evolving to meet the needs of our local population. We are now establishing caseload teams across our two sites within a defined geographical area based in a children's centre. we currently have 3 caseload team and looking to expand to the 4th team across our catchment areas. As a result, we are looking for enthusiastic midwives to join us. We have team of band 7s who will support band 6's to gain experience and feel supported in this role. You will be providing total care to a mixed caseload of both high and low risk pregnant population and will support them to give birth in all settings including at Home. Our vision is to have a team of 16 band 7s to be able to provide this model of care 24/7 and cover on calls.

Our teams are based in the areas of great need and deprivation as we are committed to deliver healthcare service that focuses on improving care and outcome whatever the woman's background or race.

Ideally work at least 30 hours a week, be a car driver. Have a flexible approach to working within a team providing a 24-hour service, providing antenatal, and postnatal care in the community and facilitating birth in all settings. We look forward to meeting you. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us.

Elly Bordbar (matron for caseload and homebirth service) 07790336327

Main duties of the job

You will manage your caseload of women and be based in a children's centre and cover a set geographical area. Working within a team of midwives providing 24 hour provision of care. This will include weekend working and night on call commitment.

Possess sound knowledge of safeguarding issues, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and mental health illness in order to advocate for women and their families.

Ensure safe and effective clinical practice ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as a clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.

Develop and support band 6 midwives allocated to your team

Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

21 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-784

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in midwifery
  • Evidence of post registration education activity
  • Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant current clinical experience
  • Experience of staff management
  • Experience in change management

Skills

Essential

  • Proven evidence of leadership in multi-professional teams.
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice.
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
  • Experience in conducting audits.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in midwifery
  • Evidence of post registration education activity
  • Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant current clinical experience
  • Experience of staff management
  • Experience in change management

Skills

Essential

  • Proven evidence of leadership in multi-professional teams.
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice.
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
  • Experience in conducting audits.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Elly Bordbar

elly.bordbar@nhs.net

02033134744

Date posted

21 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-784

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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