Job summary
This specialist role is designed specifically for the needs of pregnant women who are at a high risk of premature birth, and will work in close collaboration with the bereavement midwife and the preterm birth consultants.
This role will involve you working within the Preterm Birth service which also incorporates the bereavement service. It is run by a consultant obstetrician and supported by specialist obstetricians.
This service is also supported by the wider multidisciplinary team and care professionals, who are able to perform a cervical cerclage procedures within the Trust.
You will be required to support pregnant women and their families by ensuring that they are correctly monitored through cervical length scanning and facilitating treatment to try to prevent preterm birth within your scope of professional practice.
In addition, you will be required to monitor referrals into the service which will include oversight of in-utero transfer requests into and out of the unit, ensuring that the administration and standards of the preterm birth service are appropriately met.
Main duties of the job
The main areas of responsibility for the post are identified but this list is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Preterm Birth Service, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be undertaken. The post requires a motivated individual who encompasses the Trust values and the specialist skills essential to manage both distressing and highly emotional circumstances.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Provide care within the preterm birth service, adhering to both Trust Guidelines and national standards.
- Ensure that the preterm birth service is offered and delivered appropriately to the cohort of women who are at high risk of preterm birth.
- Regularly liaise with multi agency stakeholder delivering quality improvements to the service and development of appropriate pathways
- Take responsibility for KEY performance Indicators (KPI) and report writing to demonstrate compliance with a variety of care quality indicators
- Participate with education and training in relation to preterm birth
- Lead/participate in research trials that are appropriate to the service
- Lead on audits that are appropriate to the service
- Develop own management and leadership skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Provide care within the preterm birth service, adhering to both Trust Guidelines and national standards.
- Ensure that the preterm birth service is offered and delivered appropriately to the cohort of women who are at high risk of preterm birth.
- Regularly liaise with multi agency stakeholder delivering quality improvements to the service and development of appropriate pathways
- Take responsibility for KEY performance Indicators (KPI) and report writing to demonstrate compliance with a variety of care quality indicators
- Participate with education and training in relation to preterm birth
- Lead/participate in research trials that are appropriate to the service
- Lead on audits that are appropriate to the service
- Develop own management and leadership skills
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Good working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service with evidence of relevant clinical updating
- Student supervisor and accessor
Essential
Essential
- Registered Midwife with minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience
- Good working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service with evidence of relevant clinical updating
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Good working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service with evidence of relevant clinical updating
- Student supervisor and accessor
Essential
Essential
- Registered Midwife with minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience
- Good working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service with evidence of relevant clinical updating
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon hospital | Nethermayne | Essex | SS16 5NL
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
