Community Midwife - Homebirth Team

NHS Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a midwife to assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for service users, parents, babies and families in hospital and community settings. You will discuss options with families, support informed choices, and adhere to Trust information governance and infection control policies while upholding professional standards under the NMC Code.

Engagement with the multi-professional team and on-call rotas are integral to the role,

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care in line with evidence-based practice.
• Discuss options and support families in making informed choices.
• Adhere to information governance and service user confidentiality.
• Maintain infection control and report equipment hazards.
• Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills for revalidation.

Responsibilities

• To comply with the Health and Safety Policy and agreed procedures.
• Participate in hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
• Represent and promote the Womens Service Unit, Women & Childrens Division and Trust as required.
• Support allocation of workload and coordination of staff during shifts.
• Adhere to NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour.

Job description

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. To support allocation of workload and co-ordination of staff during shifts. 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. Be aware of and adhere to Trust infection control policy. 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 Contribute to policy, guideline development and audit 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 Equality and Diversity To recognise the importance of peoples rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation. To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust