Midwife - Postnatal Maternity Ward Core

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to support the maternity ward area lead in overseeing care and guiding junior staff and learners. You will help provide postnatal care to women, birthing people and families within the inpatient setting.

You will maintain a calm, professional manner, promote safe care, advocate for patients, and engage in multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a midwife in maternity settings.
• Ability to advocate for women and families.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the maternity ward area lead in overseeing care and staff guidance.
• Provide postnatal care to women, birthing people and families within the inpatient setting.
• Offer guidance to junior midwives and learners from MDT.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork and safe, person-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Listening skills

Advocacy

Job description

The role will involve supporting the maternity ward area lead in maintaining oversight and management of the maternity ward and offering support and guidance to junior midwives, and learners from all areas of the MDT in this complex area.

Are you passionate about providing excellent care to women with complex pregnancies and co-morbities who require care within the maternity inpatient setting. If so, we would love you to join our motivated and forward thinking core team.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic midwives to join our highly motivated midwifery team , as part of the Band 6 maternity ward core team providing postnatal care to women, birthing people and their families., We're looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail.

You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working.

You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care.

You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, birthing people, families and colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role.

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