Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine
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Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to join our friendly team as the Fetal Medicine Lead Midwife. The post holder will work closely with the Antenatal Screening Coordinator as well as the Midwifery Outpatient Matron.
The Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) is a woman centred and family focused service with a strong ethos for quality improvement. It is delivered by a team which is motivated and works well across all disciplines. The Fetal Medicine Lead Midwife would be a valuable member of that team and we would expect the same commitment.
The post holder will contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient running of the Fetal Medicine service in the provision of excellent maternity care for women and families accessing the FMU services. The role requires effective team working across several professional groups and departments to offer safe, personal and effective care.
As a team we care about building trusting relationships with women to ensure a positive experience throughout their maternity journey.
So if you would like to be a big part of driving forward positive experiences for our staff and patients, we'd like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women, babies and their families.
The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership and will lead and coordinate midwives to provide midwifery care for women during the fetal medicine pathway.
The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will work in partnership with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening (ANNBS) Midwives, and ensure that abnormal screening results are responded to expediently and within the appropriate time frames.
The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will participate in the provision of effective individualised, women-centred, evidence based midwifery care. They will provide professional leadership and participate in the education and training of all staff. This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
18 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata For Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-WAC-BR-7149
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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