Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Hospital based Midwives to work within our Meridian Team. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated midwives to join our team, providing safe, individually focused care to women in our hospital setting.
You should have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills with a positive approach to change. You must also be an effective team worker. The post will involve rotation between the antenatal/postnatal ward and delivery suite.
You will need to be flexible as you will be required to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights, and occasional rotation to other clinical areas within maternity to meet the needs of the service. The successful candidate will participate in the Maternity Escalation On-Call Rota. Flexible working may be considered
Main duties of the job
- To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk women and their families
- Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
- Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
- Promote equality, diversity and rights
- Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
- Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to women and families
- Ensure privacy and dignity of women and their babies is maintained
- Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged
About us
Torbay and South Devon Maternity unit strives to ensure that all pregnant people receive high-quality, safe care throughout their pregnancy pathway which is tailored to their individual needs.
You will work as part of a team of midwives and maternity support workers, also working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing an excellent, safe service for our women and their families. You will need to be passionate about your role and keen to adapt and learn new skills.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to become part of a dynamic team, working in ever changing circumstances.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk women and their families
- Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
- Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
- Promote equality, diversity and rights
- Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
- Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to women and families
- Ensure privacy and dignity of women and their babies is maintained
- Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged
- Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care
- Provide appropriate health surveillance, health promotion and informed choice with antenatal screening, referring to consultant team as required
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk women and their families
- Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
- Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
- Promote equality, diversity and rights
- Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
- Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to women and families
- Ensure privacy and dignity of women and their babies is maintained
- Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged
- Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care
- Provide appropriate health surveillance, health promotion and informed choice with antenatal screening, referring to consultant team as required
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC Pin
- Evidence of CPD
- Competence in IV Drug Administration
- Competency in Perineal Suturing
- NIPE Examiner
Desirable
- Experience of supporting student midwives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC Pin
- Evidence of CPD
- Competence in IV Drug Administration
- Competency in Perineal Suturing
- NIPE Examiner
Desirable
- Experience of supporting student midwives
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
