Bereavement Midwife

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Midwife with a degree level qualification to join our team. The role emphasises compassionate care, bereavement support, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

DBS check at Enhanced level is required. The post involves completing induction, attending the Trust's induction programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics, and travel between MTW sites.

MTW is committed to diversity and staff development.

Qualifications

• RM (Registered Midwife) requirement.
• Degree level qualification required.
• Mentorship in practice essential.
• Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills.

Skills

Mentorship in practice

Professional development

Counselling awareness

Education

Degree level

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following your corporate induction, you will be expected to attend the Trust's Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RM
• Degree level
• Mentorship in practice
• Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of undertaking post-mortem training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of grieving process
• Understanding of the counselling process
• Experience of working in stressful situations with bereaved parents and families
• Sound knowledge of recent Government/ Professional documents with awareness of implications to service provision
• Experience of teaching in multidisciplinary settings

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Act as role model to multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to exercise professional accountability and autonomy
• Ability to act effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Ensuring collaborations across professional boundaries

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.