About this role
Job summary
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.
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.
About us
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- An ability to compile complex written information
- An ability to demonstrate on-going commitment to learning and development
Desirable
- Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Hospital
Twickenham Road
Iseworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)