Midwife (Continuity of Care/Rotational)

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated midwife to provide high-quality care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to personalised care, working in a supportive environment with a focus on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with responsibility for care provision.
• Commitment to current developments within the Midwifery arena.
• Evidence of experience in personalised client-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, personalised midwifery care across pregnancy and postpartum.
• Assess, plan and implement care for high- and low-risk women.
• Support and supervise staff and students in clinical settings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to provide personalised maternity care

Knowledge of public health issues

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the provision of care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods for women and babies in the hospital and in Continuity of Care settings.

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care to both high and low risk women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the hospital and the Continuity of Care setting. You will also support the team/ward in the effective management of the clinical area. You will support, supervise and teach staff/students in evidence-based client-centred care, being responsible for ensuring that all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and maintaining associated records of care.

We have a robust preceptorship package in place for newly qualified midwives and a dedicated Practice Development Midwife. The midwifery teams at WUTH provide care to approximately 3200 women and their families in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, both low and high-risk women. Encompassed within the unit is a Level 3 Unit for Neonatal Services, Children’s Services and the Women’s Unit. We have a reputation for innovation in providing high-quality care to women in a hospital/community setting.

If you are dedicated to providing personal, evidence-based and individualised midwifery care, this could be the post for you. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and a clear demonstration of the ability to provide personalised maternity care. You should have a clear commitment to current developments and initiatives within the Midwifery arena and sound knowledge of current issues in the public health agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, personalised midwifery care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in hospital and Continuity of Care settings.
• Assess, plan and implement care for both high- and low-risk women across all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.
• Support the team/ward in the effective management of the clinical area and contribute to safe, evidence-based care.
• Support, supervise and teach staff and students to deliver client-centred care to a high standard and maintain relevant care records in line with Trust policies.
• Participate in a robust preceptorship package for newly qualified midwives and collaborate with the Practice Development Midwife.
• Contribute to the responsibilities of the midwifery team within the Level 3 Neonatal, Children’s and Women’s Units and support continued innovation in care delivery.

Qualifications and requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide personalised maternity care.
• Clear commitment to current developments and initiatives within the Midwifery arena and knowledge of public health issues.
• Evidence of operating as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to take responsibility for care provision.

Application and policy information

• Applicants should apply via apps.trac.jobs and can track the progress of their application there.
• Please check email accounts (including junk/spam) for updates during the process. By applying, you agree that Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may view and manage information contained in the application.
• If offered a position, your personal details may be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
• The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies once a minimum number of applications is reached; please submit promptly.
• DBS information: DBS cost is met by the applicant; costs are recovered via salary deduction after starting in post. The amount varies by level and includes an administration fee; it may increase with inflation. Consider registering with the DBS Update Service.
• Apprenticeship eligibility: eligibility is assessed case by case and is subject to residency requirements under government funding rules. UK nationals or those with the right of abode are typically eligible if ordinarily resident for at least three years before start date.
• Right to Work/Sponsorship: verification will occur in the final stages of selection. Eligibility for visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is determined by the UK Home Office on a case-by-case basis.
• For guidance, refer to Government and NHS Employers information on skilled worker sponsorship and apprenticeship funding.
• Safeguarding: the Trust is committed to safeguarding unborn babies, children and adults and adheres to local safeguarding partnership policies. Attendance at mandatory Protecting Vulnerable People training is required.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula with a diverse service footprint and a strong commitment to high-quality acute care, employing over 6,000 staff across a population of approximately 400,000.