Job summary
Our
Maternity Team at CDDFT are looking to recruit a dedicated Lead Midwife that
can demonstrate expertise to focus and champion on best practice in fetal
monitoring.
If you believe you can:
Improve the practice of monitoring fetal wellbeing
Keep abreast of developments in the field
Consolidate existing knowledge of monitoring fetal
wellbeing
Keep abreast of developments in the field
Raise the profile of fetal wellbeing monitoring
Ensure that colleagues engaged in fetal wellbeing
monitoring are adequately supported
Network with external units and agencies to learn about
and keep abreast of developments in the field, tracking and introducing best
practice.
Run regular departmental fetal heart rate (FHR)
monitoring meetings and cascade training
Lead reviews of cases of adverse outcome involving poor
FHR interpretation and practice
Ensure that our maternity service is compliant with the
recommendations of Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle 2 and subsequent national
guidelines
We
would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will jointly lead, with their counterpart on our sister
site, a consistent approach to ensuring all staff receive appropriate training
and support in their interpretation and escalation of electronic fetal
monitoring. In addition to the teaching element of the role, the candidate will
gather information to support audit, both locally and nationally, in line with
Saving Babies Lives V3 - elements 2 and 4.
The role requires the
candidate to be an active participant of the Patient Safety team, leading on
reviews and identifying opportunities for learning.
In
addition to this role, the candidate will also perform as a labour ward
co-ordiator for 0.5WTE, with the remainder as joint fetal monitoring lead.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on improving the standard
of intrapartum risk assessment and fetal monitoring, in accordance with element
4 of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, Version 3 (SBLCB3): Effective fetal
monitoring during labour, including Fresh Eyes and Fresh Ears processes and
compliance.
To support the implementation of element 3 (SBLCB3):
Risk assessment, prevention and surveillance of pregnancies at risk of fetal
growth restriction (FGR) and element 3 (SBLCB3): Raising awareness of reduced
fetal movement (RFM)
Introduce regional small for gestational age guideline
and monitoring of compliance
To lead on the Perinatal Institute Growth Assessment
Protocol (GAP); conduct root cause analysis of missed FGR and compile quarterly
audit reports
To identify the development and training needs around
fetal monitoring within designated clinical areas according to individual needs
and service requirements
Facilitate an education programmed aimed at equipping midwives
and Obstetricians to increase their knowledge and competence in identifying
fetal well-being, potential fetal compromise and actual fetal compromise in all
clinical settings and improve clinical decision making
Engage in the regional development of physiological CTG
interpretation; to take a lead role in the clinical teaching of this at Trust
level
Develop staffs awareness in recognizing factors that
could contribute to misinterpretation of cardiotocography (CTG) and impaired
clinical decision making
Ensure staff are assessing fetal well-being in the
context of the woman's health, pregnancy, gestation and stage of labour.
Develop midwives' competence and confidence in
undertaking intelligent intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart in low risk
women as per the Trust and national guidance. Ensure staff can intelligently
auscultate the fetal heart in labour and increase confidence in staff in
auscultating the fetal heart intermittently through the introduction and use of
a Fresh Ears process
Review and support with current training packages and
educational resources
Be innovative in approach to teaching methods and
learning experiences
Participate in curriculum development and joint
professional development activities with other agencies to maximise learning
opportunities
To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be
required, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post to meet
the needs of the service. This will
include cover of appropriate duties during the absence of colleagues.
Owing to the changing nature of the service, the duties
and responsibilities within posts and the obligations placed upon post holders
will inevitably vary and develop. In
view of this, the job description will need to be reviewed and subsequently may
be altered. Any resulting changes will
be subject to consultation with the post holder. There will be regular review of this job
description which as a minimum will be carried out annually by the responsible
managers and the post holder.
This job outline highlights the
main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the
development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to
the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment
of the Trust as an NHS organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on improving the standard
of intrapartum risk assessment and fetal monitoring, in accordance with element
4 of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, Version 3 (SBLCB3): Effective fetal
monitoring during labour, including Fresh Eyes and Fresh Ears processes and
compliance.
To support the implementation of element 3 (SBLCB3):
Risk assessment, prevention and surveillance of pregnancies at risk of fetal
growth restriction (FGR) and element 3 (SBLCB3): Raising awareness of reduced
fetal movement (RFM)
Introduce regional small for gestational age guideline
and monitoring of compliance
To lead on the Perinatal Institute Growth Assessment
Protocol (GAP); conduct root cause analysis of missed FGR and compile quarterly
audit reports
To identify the development and training needs around
fetal monitoring within designated clinical areas according to individual needs
and service requirements
Facilitate an education programmed aimed at equipping midwives
and Obstetricians to increase their knowledge and competence in identifying
fetal well-being, potential fetal compromise and actual fetal compromise in all
clinical settings and improve clinical decision making
Engage in the regional development of physiological CTG
interpretation; to take a lead role in the clinical teaching of this at Trust
level
Develop staffs awareness in recognizing factors that
could contribute to misinterpretation of cardiotocography (CTG) and impaired
clinical decision making
Ensure staff are assessing fetal well-being in the
context of the woman's health, pregnancy, gestation and stage of labour.
Develop midwives' competence and confidence in
undertaking intelligent intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart in low risk
women as per the Trust and national guidance. Ensure staff can intelligently
auscultate the fetal heart in labour and increase confidence in staff in
auscultating the fetal heart intermittently through the introduction and use of
a Fresh Ears process
Review and support with current training packages and
educational resources
Be innovative in approach to teaching methods and
learning experiences
Participate in curriculum development and joint
professional development activities with other agencies to maximise learning
opportunities
To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be
required, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post to meet
the needs of the service. This will
include cover of appropriate duties during the absence of colleagues.
Owing to the changing nature of the service, the duties
and responsibilities within posts and the obligations placed upon post holders
will inevitably vary and develop. In
view of this, the job description will need to be reviewed and subsequently may
be altered. Any resulting changes will
be subject to consultation with the post holder. There will be regular review of this job
description which as a minimum will be carried out annually by the responsible
managers and the post holder.
This job outline highlights the
main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the
development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to
the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment
of the Trust as an NHS organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife; Completion of preceptorship programme or equivalent;
- Ability to meet the requirements of the post and travel across sites
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification; meets requirements for mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development; Experience as a Midwife; Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence based practice; Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues; Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- A working knowledge of clinical governance; An understanding of public health issues; Awareness of national policies relating to maternity services; Aware of evidence based practice; Previous involvement in audit/research
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours to meet service needs; Able to prioritise workload; Able to exercise professional accountability; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Excellent time management skills; Basic IT skills; Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings; Able to remain calm under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife; Completion of preceptorship programme or equivalent;
- Ability to meet the requirements of the post and travel across sites
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification; meets requirements for mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development; Experience as a Midwife; Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence based practice; Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues; Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- A working knowledge of clinical governance; An understanding of public health issues; Awareness of national policies relating to maternity services; Aware of evidence based practice; Previous involvement in audit/research
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours to meet service needs; Able to prioritise workload; Able to exercise professional accountability; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Excellent time management skills; Basic IT skills; Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings; Able to remain calm under pressure
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
