Job overview
A band 5, 12 month fixed term position supporting infant feeding within our maternity unit.
1. Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
2. Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professional practice, with reference to departmental manager as appropriate.
3. Maintain revalidation requirements and meet with named Supervisor of Midwives for an annual review.
4. Provide effective and visible clinical leadership.
5. Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care.
6. Promote equality, diversity and rights.
7. Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior colleagues and student midwives to develop.
8. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific to midwifery practice.
Main duties of the job
1. Facilitate women’s involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
2. Demonstrate sound organisational skills when planning clinical workload.
3. Provide high quality, evidence-based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.
4. Work collaboratively with others to provide a seamless pathway of care for women and their families.
5. Recognise deviations from normality and escalates appropriately.
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to share information appropriately with women, their families and the multidisciplinary team.
7. Effectively manage the expectations of women and their families whilst in your care.
8. Recognise and identify adult and child safeguarding issues and take appropriate action to safeguard the woman, her unborn and other children within the family.
9. Work as a supportive team member to develop an environment that encourages effective team working amongst staff.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all clinical equipment utilised within the clinical areas within the Maternity services.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Risk Management policy and actively contribute to improve patient care and outcomes.
12. Contribute towards audit and provision of statistical evidence relating to MLU activity.
Benefits
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Car leasing scheme
* On-site staff accommodation (subject to availability)
* Opportunity to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or join an alternative scheme
* Opportunities to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from people with a disability. These groups are currently under-represented at senior level and we are committed to achieving equality in our recruitment.
Qualifications
* Registered nurse and/or midwife
* Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence-based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
* NMC UK Pin
* NIPE trained
* BFI or infant feeding training
Experience
* Experience working in all areas of maternity.
* Knowledge and ability to deal with infant feeding skills.
* Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice.
* Awareness of governance around BFI.
Skills
* Ability to cope with complex infant feeding needs.
* Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.
* Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Application numbers
Contact: Laura Parsons, Matron, Maternity Outpatients, Email: laura.parsons18@nhs.net, Telephone: 01922 656562.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS.
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