Job summary
The Maternity Service pride ourselves on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations. We have a bespoke training offer for all midwives appointed at MKUH. We will commit to supporting you to access an individualised training package based on your specific preferences.
Our recent CQC inspection rated our service as Good for safety and Outstanding for well led.
If this advert has inspired you and you want to be part of our amazing Midwifery team striving towards excellence, then the Milton Keynes maternity service is the place for you.
An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas, including community.
We are supportive of Flexible Working and appreciate the importance of ensuring that your successful career is complimented by a work/home life balance.
Milton Keynes University Hospital recognises the positive value of diversity and inclusion, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support. For further details please contact:
Mary Plummer - Maternity Matron mary.plummer@mkuh.nhs.uk
Natalie Lucas - Maternity Matron Natalie.lucas@mkuh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the team, providing and leading midwifery care to the service users and families accessing the services at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS.
The postholder will maintain own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. The postholder will work within the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour, and Trust guidelines and procedures.
The postholder will work within the multiprofessional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care midwifery care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in hospital and community setting depending on allocation to the in-patient area of continuity of care teams
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multiprofessional team and service users.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families
- Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care.
- Responsible for the assessment and planning of the midwifery care needs of service users in the hospital and community environment
- Adhere to Trust polices in relation to information governance and service user confidentiality
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors
- Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
- Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour
- Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code
- Be aware of the hazards associated with using equipment and to report any failures of equipment.
Education, Training and Development
- Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills
- Maintain a professional portfolio of continued professional development in preparation for revalidation
- Act as a positive role model and provide support and supervision to staff and students
Operational and Working Conditions
- To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agree procedures
- Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families
- Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care.
- Responsible for the assessment and planning of the midwifery care needs of service users in the hospital and community environment
- Adhere to Trust polices in relation to information governance and service user confidentiality
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors
- Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
- Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour
- Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code
- Be aware of the hazards associated with using equipment and to report any failures of equipment.
Education, Training and Development
- Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills
- Maintain a professional portfolio of continued professional development in preparation for revalidation
- Act as a positive role model and provide support and supervision to staff and students
Operational and Working Conditions
- To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agree procedures
- Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
Desirable
- MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care.
- IT literate and good keyboard skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Effective time management
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self directed and committed
- Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints
- Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Personal and people development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
- Have good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Professional image
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
Desirable
- MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care.
- IT literate and good keyboard skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Effective time management
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self directed and committed
- Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints
- Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Personal and people development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
- Have good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Professional image
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
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.
