Job summary
This is a great opportunity for an experienced and aspiring midwife to progress in their career as a key member of the private caseload midwife team within the Division of Women's, Children and Clinical services (WCCS).
We are looking for an experienced band 6 or band 7 midwife who is passionate about continuity of care to join our team. You will work closely with a small team of private caseload midwives and Consultant Obstetricians to provide individualised women centered care for a specific client group.
Are you seeking to progress your career or looking for a new challenge? This might be the job for you. The role requires proven skills and experience in all aspects of midwifery care. As a band 7 midwife you will also be required to demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills within your role, be easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and junior staff. Management duties may be required occasionally as required within the role.
You will need to be very organised and efficient to manage the team's caseload. In addition we are looking for candidates with evidence of effective communication and an understanding of the importance of Multidisciplinary decision making skills to influence and sustain high care standards, safety and quality.
If you need to discuss this position please reach out for a confidential chat.
Main duties of the job
- Caseload a small number of Private Patients within the team and provide all aspects of midwifery care to a dedicated group of women within the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.
- The role has a 24 hour availability requirement that is split between long days and night shift pattern including weekends to ensure team continuity of care during the intrapartum period.
- Support and work closely with the Obstetric colleagues to ensure care is safe and responsive. Liaising and escalating any concerns to ensure delivery of high standard care.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to manage patient care and ensure safety across maternity thus contributing to effective patient flow.
- Promote and teach Bespoke1:1 antenatal classes for patients on your caseload
- Undertake management duties within the team and department as required and support junior staff.
- Adhere to the NMC's professional regulations and ensure that midwifery practice is within the regulatory framework.
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. Please talk to us at interview.
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
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification.
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including labour ward.
- Parent education experience
- Safeguarding.
- Experience in change management
- Previous mentorship experience
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Caseload experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- IT skills including Microsoft office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communicator - written.
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Quality improvement methodologies
- NIPE trained
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification.
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including labour ward.
- Parent education experience
- Safeguarding.
- Experience in change management
- Previous mentorship experience
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Caseload experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- IT skills including Microsoft office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communicator - written.
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Quality improvement methodologies
- NIPE trained
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).
