Job summary
The post-holder will be a clinical expert in all areas of Midwifery. As an expert Midwife the post holder will be responsible for the development of skills and knowledge of midwives, medical staff and maternity support staff within the Women's Health Speciality. The post holder will take a lead role in the planning, provision, monitoring, audit and reporting of statutory and mandatory training and other development activities within maternity. In conjunction with the Risk Management team, the post holder will identify skills/ knowledge gaps in staff members and develop and implement strategies support staff and improve performance. The post holder will be expected to make themselves available to work in the clinical areas to maintain their own expertise and competence and meet the needs of the service during peaks in acuity.
Main duties of the job
- Work in accordance with the NMC's rules and code of conduct for midwives.
- Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations.
- Act as a role model for Midwifery practice to all staff within the Care Group. Support and develop new staff and those who have identified issues in practice.
- Ensure high quality professional education is delivered to maternity staff of all disciplines.
Act as a "Specialist advisor" on issues relating to Midwifery care.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Marking
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Significant, relevant experience in midwifery setting
- Evidence of involvement with benchmarking and audit
- Demonstrarte advanced clinical skills in midwifery and the ability to teach
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies and innovations pertaining to practice experience and education
Desirable
- leadership course
- NLS instructor
- Masters in Midwifery or evidence of working towards
- Experience in change management
Person Specification
Marking
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Significant, relevant experience in midwifery setting
- Evidence of involvement with benchmarking and audit
- Demonstrarte advanced clinical skills in midwifery and the ability to teach
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies and innovations pertaining to practice experience and education
Desirable
- leadership course
- NLS instructor
- Masters in Midwifery or evidence of working towards
- Experience in change management
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).
