Rotational Midwife

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

A Band 6 midwife is responsible for their own practice and therefore the post holder will be expected to maintain a high standard of professional expertise and to ensure that the highest quality of midwifery care is given during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. This care will be evidenced based and holistic in meeting the needs of women/people in a variety of practice settings. Provide professional leadership and mentoring to less experienced midwives and support to colleagues in a multidisciplinary team. Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to a defined group of women/people, babies and their families in the community and hospital setting.

In the absence of a Band 7 team leader, lead the team and manage the workload either in the community or unit. Co-operate and liaise with all members of staff, the Primary health care team, the medical and midwifery staff in the unit to endeavour to foster team spirit and ensure continuity of care.

Evaluates and plans programmes of care for women, babies and their families within the community and hospital setting Plans own workload on a day-to-day basis and delegates appropriately Acts as a mentor and participate in preceptorship programmes Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers. As part of the role you will be expected to participate in a rotational programme in all core and community areas

Main duties of the job

• Co-operate and liaise with all members of staff, the Primary health care team, the medical and midwifery staff in the hospital and community setting to endeavour to foster team spirit and ensure the highest standard of care to the women/pregnant people and families accessing our service
• Promote continuity of care to provide a high standard of midwifery care to mother and baby and to provide help and support to the family unit
• Actively promote the concept of total holistic woman/person centered care within the maternity services offering choice regarding place of birth
• Provide information to the expectant mothers/people to enable them to make an informed choice about the place and mode of delivery and services available
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for mothers/people and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods to ensure practice is evidence-based
• Participate in providing an on-call service for the core and community dependent on base location.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Co-operate and liaise with all members of staff, the Primary health care team, the medical and midwifery staff in the hospital and community setting to endeavour to foster team spirit and ensure the highest standard of care to the women/pregnant people and families accessing our service
• Promote continuity of care to provide a high standard of midwifery care to mother and baby and to provide help and support to the family unit
• Actively promote the concept of total holistic woman/person centered care within the maternity services offering choice regarding place of birth
• Provide information to the expectant mothers/people to enable them to make an informed choice about the place and mode of delivery and services available
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for mothers/people and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods to ensure practice is evidence-based
• Participate in providing an on-call service for the core and community dependent on base location With Team Coordinator, identify and organise plans of care for women and families of concern, e.g. child protection and mental health issues Assist in maintaining an effective communication network; written, verbal and electronic, informing senior staff of all matters outside your role/sphere of competence; cascading information to more junior staff
• Develops and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations, in an appropriate, supportive and empathic manner
• Act as shift co-ordinator; escalate according to policy ensuring the appropriate delegation of women/people’s care and workload. Responsible for ensuring that the team are performing the highest standards of care and that effective patient flow is being maintained
• With community team Coordinator, identify and organise plans of care for women/people and families of concern, e.g. child protection and mental health issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registered Midwife qualification
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development and its application

Desirable

• Teaching qualification/ PA

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within the NHS for the last 12 months
• Experience of working in all areas of midwifery and completion of
• preceptorship
• Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate for a variety of patients
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Awareness of current national midwifery initiatives
• Ability to manage a caseload of women/people with minimal support
• utilising planning and organisational skills

Desirable

• Community and homebirth experience
• Safeguarding experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)