Socially Complex Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Midwife to care for women and families with socially complex and safeguarding needs, in community and hospital settings. You will plan and deliver individualized midwifery-led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.

You will work with safeguarding teams and multi-disciplinary partners to ensure access to high-quality maternity care, while promoting holistic, non-stigmatizing support and

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife is required.
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of post qualification education activity.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor or Mentorship qualification.
• Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education.
• Relevant knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized midwifery-led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work with multi-professional teams to provide appropriate maternity care.
• Provide antenatal and postnatal care for women with safeguarding needs; report deviations to senior midwife.
• Encourage holistic, non-stigmatizing care for socially complex women and families.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based information and advice during antenatal and postnatal periods.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and liaise with external agencies for safeguarding.
• Recognize vulnerability factors and their impact on safeguarding.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Able to manage sensitive or difficult状

Leadership skills

Proven oral and written communication

An ability to compile complex written

Commitment to learning and development

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Education

Registered Midwife

First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience

Evidence of post qualification education activity

Practice Assessor/Supervisor or Mentorship qualification

Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education

Relevant knowledge of safeguarding principles

Job description

An amazing opportunity has arisen in our small team of midwives to care for women and families with socially complex needs; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care. Main duties of the job See job description attached for full details To provide evidence based care for women and families with socially complex needs; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care. To work within the community midwifery teams caring specifically for women and families who have socially complex and/ or safeguarding needs during the antenatal and postnatal period. You will work closely with the Safeguarding Team, as well as the wider Multi disciplinary and inter agency teams., See job description attached for full details 1. As a midwife working with women and families with socially complex and safeguarding needs you will be; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.2. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.3. In accordance with the job description of a band 6 midwife, provide antenatal and postpartum care reporting and deviations from the normal to a more experienced midwife, and respond appropriately to all emergency situations.4. Encourage a holistic, non-stigmatizing approach to socially complex women and their families5. Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal and postnatal period in community and hospital site.6. Work in partnership with other health care professionals and liaise closely with other agencies involved in the provisions of maternity services and seek advice from the Safeguarding Midwives/Team Leader as required.7. Recognise that the vulnerability factors can be interrelated and that parental factors increase vulnerability to child abuse and neglect. Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached for full details 1. As a midwife working with women and families with socially complex and safeguarding needs you will be; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.2. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.3. In accordance with the job description of a band 6 midwife, provide antenatal and postpartum care reporting and deviations from the normal to a more experienced midwife, and respond appropriately to all emergency situations.4. Encourage a holistic, non-stigmatizing approach to socially complex women and their families5. Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal and postnatal period in community and hospital site.6. Work in partnership with other health care professionals and liaise closely with other agencies involved in the provisions of maternity services and seek advice from the Safeguarding Midwives/Team Leader as required.7. Recognise that the vulnerability factors can be interrelated and that parental factors increase vulnerability to child abuse and neglect.

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification education activity
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor or Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education, Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• Relevant clinical experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• An ability to compile complex written information
• An ability to demonstrate on-going commitment to learning and development
• Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
• Evidence of post qualification education activity
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor or Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• An ability to compile complex written information
• An ability to demonstrate on-going commitment to learning and development
• Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.