Job summary
A two bedded obstetric high dependency unit is operational within the delivery suite to provide care for women at Level 1, 2 and 3. We frequently carry out invasive monitoring and are also one of the very few obstetric high dependency units that provide respiratory support by means of Optiflo and CPAP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for midwives who are interested in midwifery high dependency to join and work within a dedicated obstetric high dependency unit at Queen Charlotte's Hospital as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care, specifically within Maternity HDU care.
This is an excellent opportunity for midwives who are enthusiastic, motivated and interested in this area of midwifery and wish to enhance their skills and knowledge to provide higher levels of care to sick obstetric women.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment with the opportunity for further education. You will be part of the delivery suite team and therefore will have on occasions the opportunity to maintain normal midwifery, theatre and recovery skills. Support and training will be provided in the form of study days, one to one teaching and in-house workshops by a multi-disciplinary team and lead midwife for HDU.
Midwives must have enthusiasm and interest in this area of midwifery and have had experience in caring for the sick obstetric woman or the critical ill adult patient. Midwives should be willing to undertake further study where applicable as well as being flexible with their rota. This post will require rotation between day/night duty.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and woman centred and helps to promote a positive working environment.
Maintain own professional practice and that of others in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance and Statutory Midwives Rules and Standards.
Manage the clinical environment and oversee the operational management of the high dependency area in the absence of the matron and Team Leader
Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support
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.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Mentorship qualification with sign-off status
- Recognised Post graduate qualification in maternity/Obstetric high dependency care
Desirable
- Recognised HDU course or willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Maternity HDU experience
- Knowledge of invasive monitoring, Cardiac monitoring and interpretation.
- An understanding of the disease process in pregnancy
- Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the ill obstetric woman
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of payment tariffs associated with maternity HDU care and the responsibility of clinician in data capture and quality; including the levels of HDU care or CCMDS (Critical care Minimum Data Set)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Skilled in recognising and caring for the ill obstetric woman and escalating appropriately based on clinical judgement and abnormal clinical findings.
- An understanding of the disease process in pregnancy
Desirable
- General HDU/ICU background experience/skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Mentorship qualification with sign-off status
- Recognised Post graduate qualification in maternity/Obstetric high dependency care
Desirable
- Recognised HDU course or willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Maternity HDU experience
- Knowledge of invasive monitoring, Cardiac monitoring and interpretation.
- An understanding of the disease process in pregnancy
- Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the ill obstetric woman
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of payment tariffs associated with maternity HDU care and the responsibility of clinician in data capture and quality; including the levels of HDU care or CCMDS (Critical care Minimum Data Set)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Skilled in recognising and caring for the ill obstetric woman and escalating appropriately based on clinical judgement and abnormal clinical findings.
- An understanding of the disease process in pregnancy
Desirable
- General HDU/ICU background experience/skills
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).
