Rotational Midwife

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated midwife to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway, advocating for women's rights, and maintaining professional standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless care for women and their families. Candidates must have an active UK NMC pin and relevant experience in midwifery.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high standards in evidence-based midwifery care.
• Enhanced maternity care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care throughout the maternity pathway.
• Facilitate women's involvement in decision-making regarding care.

Skills

Effective communication

Group teaching

Complex obstetric handling

Education

Registered nurse and/or midwife

Level 3 Child protection training

NIPE trained

Job description

This is a band 5/6 position dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
2. Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and the sphere of professional practice with reference to the departmental manager as appropriate.
3. Maintain revalidation requirements and meet with the named Supervisor of Midwives for an annual review.
4. Provide effective and visible clinical leadership.
5. Advocate for and support the rights of women to make informed choices about their care.
6. Promote equality, diversity, and rights.
7. Provide constructive feedback and support to junior colleagues and student midwives.
8. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific to midwifery practice.
9. Act up for the departmental ward manager/team leader in their absence.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

This role is not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Facilitate women's involvement in decision-making regarding pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
2. Demonstrate organizational skills in planning clinical workload.
3. Provide high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care throughout the maternity pathway.
4. Work collaboratively to ensure seamless care for women and their families.
5. Recognize deviations from normality and escalate appropriately.
6. Communicate effectively with women, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
7. Manage expectations of women and their families.
8. Identify and act on safeguarding issues for women, unborn, and children.
9. Support team development and effective team working.
10. Maintain knowledge of clinical equipment used in Maternity services.
11. Understand and contribute to the Trust's Risk Management policy.
12. Contribute to audits and statistical evidence for MLU activity.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

About us

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Job Responsibilities

This description covers the major tasks and responsibilities, which may be revised. Discussions will take place with the post-holder. Other duties may be required as appropriate.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse and/or midwife
• Evidence of high standards and knowledge of evidence-based midwifery care through CPD and experience
• Level 3 Child protection training, with knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse, and women with special needs
• NMC UK Pin
• NIPE trained
• Enhanced maternity care experience
• Experience on a Midwifery Led unit

Experience

• Involvement in protocol development and clinical audits
• Ability to manage emergencies in the absence of medical staff
• Knowledge of Child Protection policies and legislation

Skills

• Ability to handle complex obstetric and medical situations
• Effective communication skills, especially in complaints and referrals
• Good group teaching and knowledge sharing skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.