About this role
Job summary
The Maternal Medicine Midwife for the SWMMN works with the maternal medicine consultants to ensure that women with pre-existing complex medical conditions receive holistic, high quality, effective medical and maternity care.
This involves liaising with the multidisciplinary team to collaboratively provide women centred and evidence based care for women with existing co-morbidities or complex medical conditions underpinning their pregnancy. The Maternal Medicine Midwife will collaborate in assessing, planning, coordinating and delivering individualised maternity care pathways.
Main duties of the job
The Maternal Medicine Midwife is to promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience, provide effective leadership and management, and contribute to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives. They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a coordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, data collection, guideline development, audit and research.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care to women with medical conditions.
Support the Maternal Medicine team in developing the service.
Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities.
Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care.
To develop specialist skills and knowledge in maternal medicine over time and to a standard that allows autonomy to act as a clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to all staff / team members
To promote a personalised women centred approach to care in collaboration with carers, relatives and relevant health care professionals. Continuous monitoring of standards and the quality of care provided, ensuring all documentation is completed correctly and timely by members of the multidisciplinary team
To work closely with community and or network teams, other hospital and community staff to ensure an effective seamless service.
To develop effective communication and support systems for women and their families.
To keep accurate and up to date patient records.
To participate in education forums locally.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Current NMC Registration 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Work Experience Essential
Significant relevant clinical and management experience Thorough and up to date knowledge of midwifery theory and best practice Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices Strong interest in managing patients with complex medical conditions
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential
Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty. Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Desirable
Able to contribute to departmental teaching sessions.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential
Good oral and written presentation skills. Ability to manage more complex communication issues - Shared decision making. Able to organise own learning Prepared to be flexible in working patterns.
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 North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)