Working Full or Part Time Hours
We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic midwives to join our highly motivated Midwifery team at The Countess of Chester. The post holder will have completed their preceptorship and will be expected to rotate around Community with an opportunity to rotate into Labour ward, Triage, Inpatient Ward, and Antenatal Clinic. There is an on-call rota as part of this role. We welcome interest from midwives keen to work or gain experience in the community. We are also developing an opportunity to work within a continuity model for those midwives who wish to provide an enhanced model of care.
We are committed to providing a safe and positive experience for our women, recognizing that staff are our greatest asset. We engage with staff at all levels to discuss ideas for improving our care and offer staff development opportunities.
Our Maternity Service includes:
* An alongside midwifery unit
* An 8-bed consultant-led obstetric unit
* A community midwifery service
* A fetal medicine service including preterm clinics
* A 27-bed antenatal and postnatal ward with 4 transitional care beds
* Close relationships with our local Maternity Voice Partnership
We are excited to move into our new maternity unit, planned to open in July 2025.
Role Responsibilities:
* Work autonomously within guidelines and Sphere of Professional Practice in a designated area, performing comprehensive assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on women's and babies' health and social needs.
* Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to meet women and families’ needs, especially regarding ongoing health/social requirements and discharge planning.
* Ensure care is safe, kind, and effective through collaborative efforts.
* Establish and maintain effective communication with women and their families.
* Accurately collect, collate, and report information, maintaining comprehensive records.
* Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Involve women and their families in care planning and delivery.
About Us:
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves West Cheshire and Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. It collaborates within the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership, providing services from three locations:
* The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 beds
* Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient services
* Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: community services for the rural population
The Trust employs over 6,258 staff and provides a range of services to a population of approximately 407,000, including acute, emergency, elective, primary care, and obstetric services. In 2022/2023, it recorded over 503,342 patient attendances, an increase from the previous year.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits:
Name: Helen Chapman
Job Title: Inpatient Maternity Matron
Email: helenchapman2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01244 362640
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