Job summary
The appointed candidate will work across two services- the AIP service and the maternal medicine service.
UCLH is a regional AIP centre. Abnormally invasive placentation (AIP) or placenta accreta spectrum, is a generalised term when a placenta implants with some degree of invasion into the uterine wall. The incidence of placenta praevia and AIP along with its complications is increasing due to the increasing incidence of Caesarean section and increasing maternal age. Women are at increased risk of antepartum haemorrhage, preterm delivery, blood transfusion and hysterectomy. Studies have shown that maternal morbidity and mortality are reduced (less bleeding and less likely to require further surgery) when women with AIP deliver in a centre with a multidisciplinary care team who have experience in managing the risks and challenges in these cases.
Main duties of the job
UCLH is the lead provider in the North Central London (NCL) Maternal Medicine Network (MMN). The MMN is responsible for ensuring that all women in the network's footprint with significant medical problems receive timely specialist care and advice before, during, and after pregnancy. UCLH provides regional clinical leadership - on the identification, referral, and management of women with medical conditions, including co-developing guidelines and referral pathways. The Maternal Medicine team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of maternal medicine midwives, obstetricians, obstetric physicians, and specialist clinicians. The specialist maternal medicine midwife conducts a high risk clinic, providing continuity for the most medically complex pregnancy patients.
The complex pregnancy midwife will support the development and implementation of the AIP service and maternal medicine service at UCLH. There will be a key focus on addressing inequalities in all aspects of care. They will provide and co-ordinate expert and high-quality professional advice from a midwifery perspective, to support and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care within the AIP and maternal medicine services in line with the agreed shared priorities for each service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered midwife (RM)
- oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development
- oRegistered mentor/ENB 997/Teaching in practice
- oDegree in midwifery Evidence of further education
Experience
Essential
- oWoman-centred approach to care
- oExperience as a community midwife
- oAbility to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- oEvidence of relevant clinical updating, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- oUse of computerised information systems
Desirable
- oSafeguarding experience in clinical practice
- oHave worked in a multi-agency approach
- oInvolvement with clinical audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NMC rules and standards
- oKnowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- oDemonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding of the distinctive roles of related professionals
Desirable
- oInvolvement in participating in the production of evidence based guidelines / policies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- oExcellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
- oComputer literate, including analysis of data
- oAble to support others and mentor in the learning environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- oComplete understanding of UCLH Trust Values and to demonstrate at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered midwife (RM)
- oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development
- oRegistered mentor/ENB 997/Teaching in practice
- oDegree in midwifery Evidence of further education
Experience
Essential
- oWoman-centred approach to care
- oExperience as a community midwife
- oAbility to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- oEvidence of relevant clinical updating, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- oUse of computerised information systems
Desirable
- oSafeguarding experience in clinical practice
- oHave worked in a multi-agency approach
- oInvolvement with clinical audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NMC rules and standards
- oKnowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- oDemonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding of the distinctive roles of related professionals
Desirable
- oInvolvement in participating in the production of evidence based guidelines / policies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- oExcellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
- oComputer literate, including analysis of data
- oAble to support others and mentor in the learning environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- oComplete understanding of UCLH Trust Values and to demonstrate at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
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).
