Job summary
The maternal medicine midwife will provide specialist, high quality, effective midwifery care to women and birthing people with complex medical conditions during the antenatal period. The post holder will work both autonomously and collaboratively within the maternal medicine team to promote safe individualised care.
The post holder will work alongside the maternal medicine team to provide a safe, efficient and quality driven service and along with the Band 7 team leader be a key point of contact for women.
The role will involve coordinating care pathways, ensure these are documented in notes and liaise with the appropriate medical or midwifery team.
The band 6 midwife will also be responsible for attending clinical rounds with the obstetric medical team and reviewing midwifery care on those women/birthing people who are being managed out with maternity.
The midwife will contribute to service development and ensure care is delivered in line with national and local polices and professional standards. It will be expected that the role will be shared to support diabetic team on agreed days with Matron and Band 7 maternal medicine midwife
Main duties of the job
- The midwife is responsible and accountable for his/her own midwiferypractice.
- To work in partnership with women/birthing people and their families, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies inaccordance with the Trust's policies and guidelines.
- Strive for continuity of care and informed client choice within the limitations ofthe service.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching andsupport.
- Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arrangingsupport for women as required.
- Participate in parent information groups, facilitating preparation for childbirthand the postnatal period.
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
Essential
- Midwifery degree or equivalent
- Mentorship or full SSSA preparation
- Registered Midwife (on NMC register)
Desirable
- NIPE/EON
- HDU experience
- Maternal medicine course
Experience
Essential
- Completed 2 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working with pregnant women with complex medical/social needs
- Experience of working with pregnant women who have experienced pregnancy/neonatal loss
- Community midwifery experience
- Experience in diabetes in pregnancy
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Knowledge of obstetric emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- Understanding and knowledge of fetal monitoring
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
- Worked as shift leader
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Midwifery degree or equivalent
- Mentorship or full SSSA preparation
- Registered Midwife (on NMC register)
Desirable
- NIPE/EON
- HDU experience
- Maternal medicine course
Experience
Essential
- Completed 2 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working with pregnant women with complex medical/social needs
- Experience of working with pregnant women who have experienced pregnancy/neonatal loss
- Community midwifery experience
- Experience in diabetes in pregnancy
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Knowledge of obstetric emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- Understanding and knowledge of fetal monitoring
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
- Worked as shift leader
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).
