Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced midwife to join our team in a hybrid post covering Lewis Suite Antenatal Ward and Labour Ward at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hospital on a permanent basis.
We are seeking a dynamic midwife with excellent standard of care to contribute to a safe, efficient and quality driven antenatal service at both Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital.
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we pride ourselves on our reputation for providing an exceptional standard of care to women, birthing people and their families. You will have the necessary skills and confidence to practice autonomously and be committed to ensuring that women, birthing persons, babies and their families receive the care and support required to promote optimum outcomes and positive experiences. It is expected that you will be educated to degree level, have a keen interest in patient safety, knowledge, on-going clinical development, an awareness of research based evidence/guidelines, have experience of mentorship and have competent IT skills.
Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital serves a diverse population which presents many exciting opportunities to work with a mixture of both low risk and incredibly complex pregnancies.
If you are forward thinking with excellent communication skills and have passion for providing exceptional patient centred midwifery care we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care.
- To work flexibly within the team to provide service cover for the Antenatal Ward and Labour Ward
- The post holder is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women and pregnant people, babies and their families
- To provide and delivery a high standard of midwifery care for in-patients during the antenatal period
- To support the day to day running of the Antenatal Ward and Labour Ward including multidisciplinary ward rounds
- Be a mentor to preceptor midwives, international midwives, students and support staff
- To work collaboratively with the ward managers, bleep holders and matrons to provide and develop high quality, safe and effective service
- To work collaboratively with patients and service user representatives to develop the service in response to feedback received including local and national initiatives
- Maintain a high standard of professional expertise to ensure safe and evidence based care is provided in specific area
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 AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification.
- Counselling skills/ qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- 2 completed years of post-registration experience in UK
- Recent experience in an ward and intrapartum setting
- Understanding complaints management
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing quality Improvement Initiatives
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous experience in Antenatal ward setting
- Ability to support & facilitate high risk and low risk care pathways
- Excellence in competencies (cannulation, venepuncture, ECG etc)
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Effective time management for self and others
Desirable
- Experience in QI
- Ability to lead a team
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification.
- Counselling skills/ qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- 2 completed years of post-registration experience in UK
- Recent experience in an ward and intrapartum setting
- Understanding complaints management
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing quality Improvement Initiatives
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous experience in Antenatal ward setting
- Ability to support & facilitate high risk and low risk care pathways
- Excellence in competencies (cannulation, venepuncture, ECG etc)
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Effective time management for self and others
Desirable
- Experience in QI
- Ability to lead a team
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).
