Job summary
Midwife Led Unit
Following recommendations and our commitment to the Better Births Programme, an exciting opportunity have arisen for a Core Midwife Led Unit- Midwife to help drive forward the recommendations.
Our Midwife Led Unit- Midwives promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for the benefit of all women. If you are looking for the opportunity to work innovatively, using a continuity of carer model, utilizing and developing your midwifery skills within a successful MLU team then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Main duties of the job
Job Summary
1. Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
2. Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professionalpractice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate
3. Provide effective and visible clinical leadership
4. Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informedchoices about their care
5. Participates in high quality care for women and their families, also providingmentorship and professional support to enable students and maternitysupport workers to do the same.
6. Promote equality, diversity and rights.
7. Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior colleagues andstudent midwives to develop.
8. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific tomidwifery practice.
9. Act up for the departmental ward manager/team leader in their absence
10. Must be NLS trained with a minimum of 3 years band 6 experience.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Midwife Led Unit- Midwives promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for the benefit of all women. If you are looking for the opportunity to work innovatively, using a continuity of carer model, utilizing and developing your midwifery skills within a successful MLU team then this may be the opportunity for you.
Please find attached detailed job description and person specification with this advert. Please read thoroughly prior to applying for the post of Midwife at the maternity unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Midwife Led Unit- Midwives promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for the benefit of all women. If you are looking for the opportunity to work innovatively, using a continuity of carer model, utilizing and developing your midwifery skills within a successful MLU team then this may be the opportunity for you.
Please find attached detailed job description and person specification with this advert. Please read thoroughly prior to applying for the post of Midwife at the maternity unit
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current NMC Registration demonstrable experience or evidence of band 6 competencies having been approved by professional preceptor/SOM.
- Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
- Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.
- NLS QUALIFICATION
Desirable
- minimum of 3 years as a band 6 Midwife
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge.
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.
- Ability to supervise learners.
- Experts for the following procedures: venepuncture, Cannulation, perineal suturing and low risk care in labour
- Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.
- Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in the development of policy's and clinical audit.
- Well developed IT skills.
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to rotate to all areas of Maternity
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate midwifery knowledge and skills
- Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit and compliant.
- Uses appropriate moving and manual handling techniques, as part of daily activities assisting women during birth, post operatively and during the postnatal period.
OTHER
Essential
- Can demonstrate autonomous practice.
- Approachable and flexible attitude to work.
- Able to coordinate/manage a ward area in the absence of the line manager. .
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current NMC Registration demonstrable experience or evidence of band 6 competencies having been approved by professional preceptor/SOM.
- Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
- Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.
- NLS QUALIFICATION
Desirable
- minimum of 3 years as a band 6 Midwife
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge.
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.
- Ability to supervise learners.
- Experts for the following procedures: venepuncture, Cannulation, perineal suturing and low risk care in labour
- Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.
- Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in the development of policy's and clinical audit.
- Well developed IT skills.
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to rotate to all areas of Maternity
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate midwifery knowledge and skills
- Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit and compliant.
- Uses appropriate moving and manual handling techniques, as part of daily activities assisting women during birth, post operatively and during the postnatal period.
OTHER
Essential
- Can demonstrate autonomous practice.
- Approachable and flexible attitude to work.
- Able to coordinate/manage a ward area in the absence of the line manager. .
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).
