About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Hospital based Midwives to work within our Meridian Team. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated midwives to join our team, providing safe, individually focused care to birthing people in our hospital setting.
You should have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills with a positive approach to change. You must also be an effective team worker. The post will involve rotation between the antenatal/postnatal ward and labour ward.
You will need to be flexible as you will be required to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights, and occasional rotation to other clinical areas within maternity to meet the needs of the service. Flexible working may be considered
Candidates will only be shortlisted if a full 12month preceptorship programme has been completed by the start date
Main duties of the job
To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk birthing people and their families Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea Promote equality, diversity and rights Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to birthing people and families Ensure privacy and dignity of birthing people and their babies is maintained Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of birth people, particularly those who are disadvantaged
About us
Torbay and South Devon Maternity unit strives to ensure that all pregnant people receive high-quality, safe care throughout their pregnancy pathway which is tailored to their individual needs.
You will work as part of a team of midwives and maternity support workers, also working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing an excellent, safe service for our birthing people and their families. You will need to be passionate about your role and keen to adapt and learn new skills.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to become part of a dynamic team, working in ever changing circumstances.
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Please note:
Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk people and their families Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea Promote equality, diversity and rights Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to women and families Ensure privacy and dignity of people and their babies is maintained Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged Advocate and support the rights of individual people to make informed choices about their care Provide appropriate health surveillance, health promotion and informed choice with antenatal screening, referring to consultant team as required
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person Specification
Qualification and Training Essential
Registered Midwife with the NMC To have completed a full preceptorship programme in midwifery
Desirable
Practice Supervisor Experience Practice Assessor Experience
Knowledge and experience Essential
Knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs. Ability to cope with a stressful environment with emotional women, their families/supporters and staff members
Desirable
Parent Education training Water birth experience NLS or equivalent
Specific Skills Essential
NIPE Practitioner Cannulation IT Skills Perineal Suturing Ability to Organise own workload Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torquay
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)