About this role
Job summary
The maternity department at UHCW care for around 6,000 pregnant patients a year and is a busy tertiary unit with level 3 neonatal services.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is required to be an experienced registered midwife who has completed an MSc in Advanced clinical practice, who will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made. The ACP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across the maternity service, enabling innovative solutions to enhance experience and improve outcomes for maternity patients who require specialist maternal medicine care.
The ACP role is underpinned by master's level study and encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and specialty specific clinical competence. The ACP will be an independent prescriber, having completed a recognised independent prescribing qualification, including annotation with their professional regulatory body and works within their scope of practice and relevant legislative authority
Main duties of the job
They will be involved in making complex decisions within their scope of professional practice, involving service users to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. They will work collaboratively with the obstetric and midwifery team to meet the needs of patients with additional medical conditions such as renal disease, cardiac disease, and diabetes, haemoglobinopathies including those experiencing health inequalities
The successful candidate will, with support and supervision, lead in the provision of maternal medicine throughout the peripartum, working closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post holder will be required to work within all areas where maternity patients may be housed. They will work alongside medical, midwifery and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the management of maternity patients, providing support, guidance and advice as required.
They will be instrumental in identifying the developmental and learning needs of midwives and team members within maternal medicine. They will be an advocate for and contribute to, a culture of organisational learning. The post holder will be required to ensure evidence-based care is delivered to patients and be involved in audit, research, and service improvement.
The postholder will co-ordinate the care needs of patients with additional medical conditions such as renal disease, cardiac disease, neurological disease, endocrinology, diabetes, Haemoglobinopathies.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful postholder will lead and line manage the maternal medicine team of midwives working within the maternal medicine clinics and the labour ward. They will co-ordinate the care of the high risk maternal medicine patients, liaising with the wider MDT and West Midlands Maternal medicine network as required.
Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients. Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service. Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues. Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care. Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan. Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice. Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice. Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions. Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oCurrent UK healthcare professional Midwifery registration oMSc in ACP/Advance Practice or Healthcare or HEE/NHSE Advance Practice digital badge oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent. oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register)
Desirable
oPhD or working towards oSpecialist relevant qualification oALS provider oGood Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience Essential
oSenior clinical Midwifery experience at Band 7 or above. oSignificant clinical experience in relevant field. oExperience in research and audit oProven record in change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ book publication/ webinar/oral/poster presentations/ project work oEvidence of leading teams, staff development and teaching oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with a diverse range of internal/external stakeholders. oDevelopment of Obstetric and midwifery protocols / pathways oExperience of case load management
Desirable
oSuccessful completion of speciality/service specific capabilities/ competencies oExperience of patient/public involvement. oExperience of successful resource and budget management. oExperience of staff management -recruitment, selection, sickness
Knowledge Essential
oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance oDemonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of pregnancy and their complications oKnowledge of Obstetric and maternity interventions / treatments /complications oSound knowledge of national and local NHS oagenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications
Skills Essential
oAdvanced IT skills include data analysis and report writing. oEvidence of keeping self-up to date with developments in maternity services oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influence, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for complex patients. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars. oDrive for improvement with the proven ability to set and meet ambitious targets and monitor against targets.
Desirable
oDemonstrate resourcefulness. oDelegated Consent training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)