Maternal Medicine Midwife

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Midwife to join their Maternal Medicine Antenatal Services team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional care to women throughout their pregnancy journey in a vibrant and supportive environment. As part of a large NHS Trust, you will contribute to innovative healthcare solutions while ensuring the highest standards of quality care. This position not only emphasizes personal and professional growth but also fosters a culture of inclusion and collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference in maternal health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Band 6 Registered Midwife focused on antenatal services.
• Ability to develop personalized care plans and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based care plans for patient groups and families.
• Provide direct patient care with detailed clinical knowledge.
• Support the Maternal Medicine team in delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Care Planning

Communication Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

Band 6 Midwife Maternal Medicine Antenatal Services North Manchester

Saint Mary’s Hospital Managed Clinical Service is the largest maternity service in the country, providing care for women across Manchester, its surrounding areas, and the North West. Saint Mary's Hospital is a renowned centre of excellence with a vibrant and lively working atmosphere. We currently have exciting opportunities in Midwifery, including care across the pregnancy continuum such as the Manchester Birth Centre and as part of our continuity of care pathway. We offer intrapartum care in various settings, from home birth and co-located birth centres to a complex consultant-led delivery unit with an integrated high dependency unit.

To join us, you will be an experienced Band 6 Registered Midwife with a focus on Antenatal services for women under the care of the Maternal Medicine service. Working with us is highly rewarding as part of a team dedicated to providing the best possible care and experience to our patients. You will join our Trust at an exciting time of growth and service improvement, contributing positively to its future success.

We offer a wide range of development and educational initiatives to support your career here at MFT.

The Post Holder Will Be Expected To

1. Develop and implement evidence-based care planning programmes for patient groups and their families, including reproductive health care.
2. Create personalised care plans.
3. Ensure women and their families receive information sensitively to enable informed decision-making.
4. Provide direct patient care with detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.
5. Assist the Maternal Medicine team to ensure high standards of quality care are delivered and maintained.
6. Support the team in tackling health inequalities and social exclusion.
7. Identify local, demographic, cultural, and environmental factors influencing health and quality of life for the patient group and their families.
8. Act as a resource for coordinating and managing admission and discharge processes.
9. Ensure adherence to child protection and vulnerable adult legislation within own practice and service.
10. Support the development, evaluation, and updating of policies, guidelines, and protocols specific to the role within MFT.
11. Maintain a visible clinical profile, providing both advisory and clinical input into patient care.
12. Prepare accurate and concise reports, both verbal and written.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients relying on our services annually. By bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

We have also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and to drive research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programmes. We are also committed to our Green Plan, which aims to make healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development in a fair, open, and transparent manner. We are dedicated to protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Emma Coulton
Job title: Deputy Head of Midwifery
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]