Job summary
This is a AfC Band 5 position:
Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professionalpractice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate.
Maintain revalidation requirements and meet with named manager for an annual review.
Provide effective and visible clinical leadership.
Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informedchoices about their care.
Promote equality, diversity and rights.
Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific tomidwifery practice.
This role is not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.
For more information please see the attached job description -PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
1. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care2. Demonstrate sound organisational skills when planning clinical workload.3. Provide high quality, evidence-based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the maternity pathway4. Work collaboratively with others to provide a seamless pathway of care for women and their families.5. Recognise deviations from normality and escalate appropriately.6. Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to share information appropriately with women, their families and the multi-disciplinary team.7. Effectively manage the expectations of women and their families whilst in your care.8. Recognise and identify adult and Child safeguarding issues and takeappropriate action to safeguard the woman, her unborn and other children within the family.9. Work as a supportive team member to develop an environment thatencourages effective team working amongst staff.10.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all clinical equipment utilised within the clinical areas within the Maternity services.11.Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Risk Management policy and actively contribute to improve patient care and outcomes.
For more information please see the attached job description.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides 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 ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.
Other Duties:
The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.
For more information please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.
Other Duties:
The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.
For more information please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife with UK NMC pin
- Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in working in high risk care
- Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
- Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.,
Desirable
- Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife with UK NMC pin
- Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in working in high risk care
- Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
- Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.,
Desirable
- Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues.
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).
