Bank Midwife

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking enthusiastic Midwives to join their Staff Bank. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for patients. The position requires a registered midwife qualification and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining high standards of care. Benefits include dedicated training schemes and a commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and professional development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Dedicated training schemes

Competitive pay bands

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a registered midwife with the NMC.
• Experience in providing nursing care and support to patients.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain nursing records according to NMC guidelines.
• Participate in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Nursing Care

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Assessment

Drug Administration

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Registered Midwife qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.
• Following successful completion of foundation gateway, take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.
• Always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
• Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, to optimise patient care in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

StaffBank Midwife Opportunities

We are seeking enthusiastic Midwives to join our pool of Staff Bank workers. There are many full-time roles available but as they are ever-changing, the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Please be aware that there are several modules of practical trainings that will need to be completed before you can begin to work via the bank. These trainings are unpaid:

• Prompt Study Day Including NLS Practical 1 Year
• CTG Practical 1 year
• Infant Feeding Practical 3 years
• Safeguarding Children Level 3 Practical 3 years
• Safeguarding Adults Level 3 Practical 3 years

We value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

• MISSION: TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY
• There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We are looking for midwives across both sites.

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.