About this role
Job summary
To assist the registered midwife in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.
To provide fundamental midwifery care
To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered midwife, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
To maintain high clinical standards
To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.
Main duties of the job
Liaises with members of the team within the ward/department, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
Updates registered staff in a timely manner of any deterioration of the patients clinical condition.
Maintains confidentiality throughout all communication.
Maintains effective communications between patients, their relatives/carers and the team within the department under the direction of a registered midwife.
Welcoming patients and their relatives to the ward/department.
Awareness and understanding of patient-by-patient passports around care needs, supporting and demonstrating 1:1/enhanced care supervision using tact and empathy, supporting communication through alternative means i.e. picture boards, whiteboards or other. Always providing patient reassurance.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, and Training Essential
Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
Desirable
Care Certificate/working towards
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
Desirable
Experience of providing person centred care.
Knowledge, Skills, and competence Essential
An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
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.
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)