Job summary
Do you enjoy working autonomously and have variety in your job role?
Do you enjoy assessing different situations and liasing with other departments?
If so, we are looking for experienced Midwives to join our fantastic new service. We are currently redesigning our Maternity Triage and Maternity Day Assessment Unit.
We have a large well-developed space to work efficiently using the Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS). It is a fantastic time to join us at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.
We have a kind, collborative and compassionate team, who are committed to the development, safety and quality of our services and the experience of our women, their families and our staff .
Our maternity service has just earned and managed to maintain an 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC!
If this job is for you, we would love 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 Maternity Triage/Maternity Day Assessment Unit on a long rotation basis.
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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
- BSc in Midwifery
- Completed preceptorship course
- Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
- Champion for midwifery led care
Experience
Essential
- Completed 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of working in all clinical settings
- Ability to present information to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working in Maternity Triage/Maternity Day Assessment Unit
- Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to be flexible
- Excellent clinical decision making skills
- Knowledge of obstetric emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- IV drugs administration and cannulation
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- Completed preceptorship course
- Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
- Champion for midwifery led care
Experience
Essential
- Completed 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of working in all clinical settings
- Ability to present information to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working in Maternity Triage/Maternity Day Assessment Unit
- Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to be flexible
- Excellent clinical decision making skills
- Knowledge of obstetric emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- IV drugs administration and cannulation
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).
