Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic midwife toprovide specialist midwife expertise across the NCL Local Maternity Neonatal Service (LMNS) and support in the development of the NCL Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS).
The post holder will be working jointly with another Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife in providing services across the NCL local maternity and neonatal system (LMNS) and working collaboratively with a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in a community PPHS clinic
-They will be location based in a south NCL Community Health Centre in Islington and a south NCL LMNS site (Whittington Hospital or UCLH), and will be required to travel to other LMNS on occasion for the purpose of audit and training.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to deliver the priorities of the NCLS PPHS which include:
-Embedding evidence-based practice in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to prevent and mitigate pelvic health issues resulting from pregnancy and childbirth.
-Improving the rate of identification of pelvic health issues antenatally and postnatally.
-Ensuring timely access to NICE-recommended treatment for common pelvic health issues antenatally and postnatally.
- To develop, pilot, implement and audit a new screening tool to identity women at a higher risk of the pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).
- To support pelvic health training for midwives, ensuring ongoing training opportunities.
- To develop an implementation and training program and ongoing audit to ensure all Trusts are operating an OASI care bundles at the same standard.
- To collaborate with a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, providing advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, many being of a complex presentation.
- To organise appropriate onward referral to appropriate services in a timely manner.
- To act as a specialist pelvic health midwife resource for midwives and pelvic health physiotherapists within NCL LMNS, this will include education.
Working with line managers, to undertake evidence-based projects and audit, making recommendations for change in practice and development as and when required.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- R.M.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship Qualification
- Minimum of 3 years of extensive experience post qualification
Desirable
- Previous experience as team leader/ Band 7 specialist role
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of midwifery care
- Experience of designing, delivery and evaluating training sessions and programs
- Evidence of working across MDT boundaries to achieve service development
- Data collection and analysis
- Experience in clinical audit and service development
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Competent IT skills including use of the internet, email and word processing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to carry out concurrent activites (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Sensitivity to the diverse needs of women
- Knowledge of change management
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge within Pelvic Health and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Others
Essential
- Ability to be flexible regarding working arrangements as local circumstances may change to meet service requirements
- Able to travel between sites
- Willing to work autonomously in unsupervised/unsupported clinics
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- R.M.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship Qualification
- Minimum of 3 years of extensive experience post qualification
Desirable
- Previous experience as team leader/ Band 7 specialist role
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of midwifery care
- Experience of designing, delivery and evaluating training sessions and programs
- Evidence of working across MDT boundaries to achieve service development
- Data collection and analysis
- Experience in clinical audit and service development
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Competent IT skills including use of the internet, email and word processing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to carry out concurrent activites (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Sensitivity to the diverse needs of women
- Knowledge of change management
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge within Pelvic Health and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Others
Essential
- Ability to be flexible regarding working arrangements as local circumstances may change to meet service requirements
- Able to travel between sites
- Willing to work autonomously in unsupervised/unsupported clinics
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).
