About this role
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic midwife who enjoys offering a high standard antenatal care to women/pregnant people? If you enjoy risk assessing, public health promotion and a work variety then this might be the role for you!
You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the obstetrician, the pregnant person and other multidisciplinary teams. The role is core within the services of the outpatient department, which will include working within the Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Day Assessment Unit/Maternity Triage and Maternity Helpline. Please note, this is a full-time position we are offering.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with obstetricians, the pregnant person and other multidisciplinary teams. This multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care, addressing each woman's physical, social, and emotional complexities.
We're committed to your professional growth. Enjoy ample learning opportunities, quality improvement projects and access to study days.We are a large inclusive team of maternity staff working across St Mary's Hospital, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital and the across the community. We strive to deliver a superb quality of maternity service while utilising our staff strengths and encouraging continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Actively promoting and encouraging a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
- Liaising with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe care of women/birthing people and their families.
- Be familiar using BSOTS in Maternity Triage.
- Practise in line with clinical governance and risk assessment.
- Undertake clinical assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing over the telephone and in person.
- Work in a fast-paced environment, making clinical decisions
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- 2 years as practising midwife
- Evidence of professional development
- Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Counselling Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Completed 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
- Completed preceptorship course if applicable
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals
- Worked within a continuity of carer pathway previously
Skills
Essential
- Willing to work in all areas of maternity
- Knowledge of obstetric Emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- Demonstrate good leadership and organisation skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- IV drugs administration and cannulation
- Understanding and knowledge of fetal monitoring
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Worked as shift leader
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlottes And Chelsea Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)