Job summary
Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust are looking to recruit enthusiastic newly registered midwives to provide high quality, holistic midwifery care, sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family.
This exciting opportunity requires the post holder to complete the agreed LMNS preceptorship package with the support of a robust preceptorship programme as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6.
Please contact Lauren Whitworth Recruitment Midwife onLauren.whitworth@cht.nhs.ukfor any further information regarding the post
Main duties of the job
The role requires the successful candidate to provide a high level of evidence based, compassionate care to women and families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.
You will be required to work flexibly across the service to meet the needs of women and their families, working in close partnership with both the woman and the Multidisciplinary Team.
About us
As an orgnaisation we believe in One Culture of Care and staff wellbeing is equally important to us. The successful candidate would be welcomed in to the team where you will be supported by the leadership team, clinical teams, our Practice Educator and our team of supportive Professional Midwifery Advocates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence based care throughout the maternitypathway. Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making. In partnership with the woman, assesses needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights' Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code. Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified. Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timelyreferral, intervention and escalation. Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure thedelivery of individualised plans of care. Participates in provision of public health information Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families. Facilitate womens involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and postnatal care. Participates in departmental team meetings and other committees whennecessary. Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by serviceneeds. May be required to participate in on call rota where appropriate Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control toreduce HCAI Communicates in a clear and unbiased manner with women and families and the multi-disciplinary team Works within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice Undertakes all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role Escalates any concerns in relation to professional practice to relevantperson/agency Liaises with outside agencies to enhance individualised care for morecomplex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse or substancemisuse Maintains professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering tothe local Trust uniform policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence based care throughout the maternitypathway. Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making. In partnership with the woman, assesses needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights' Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code. Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified. Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timelyreferral, intervention and escalation. Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure thedelivery of individualised plans of care. Participates in provision of public health information Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families. Facilitate womens involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and postnatal care. Participates in departmental team meetings and other committees whennecessary. Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by serviceneeds. May be required to participate in on call rota where appropriate Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control toreduce HCAI Communicates in a clear and unbiased manner with women and families and the multi-disciplinary team Works within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice Undertakes all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role Escalates any concerns in relation to professional practice to relevantperson/agency Liaises with outside agencies to enhance individualised care for morecomplex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse or substancemisuse Maintains professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering tothe local Trust uniform policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife / BSc Midwifery studies
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills or desire to work towards
Desirable
- Management Course
- NIPE accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Facilitation of water birth
Desirable
- Suturing skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health
- Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to practice within multi-disciplinary team
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations
- Organisational skills/ prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable
- Use of initiative/ evidence of decision-making skills
- Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members
- Ability to travel throughout the local area
- Able to arrange own transport arrangements for business usage
- Individual Trust values
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
Knowledge/Training
Essential
- Evidence based practice/ keep up to date/CPD
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
- National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme - Better Births
- Emergency situations
Desirable
- Venous cannulation
- Perineal Suturing
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife / BSc Midwifery studies
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills or desire to work towards
Desirable
- Management Course
- NIPE accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Facilitation of water birth
Desirable
- Suturing skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health
- Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to practice within multi-disciplinary team
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations
- Organisational skills/ prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable
- Use of initiative/ evidence of decision-making skills
- Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members
- Ability to travel throughout the local area
- Able to arrange own transport arrangements for business usage
- Individual Trust values
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
Knowledge/Training
Essential
- Evidence based practice/ keep up to date/CPD
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
- National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme - Better Births
- Emergency situations
Desirable
- Venous cannulation
- Perineal Suturing
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
