Midwife - Fetal Medicine Specialist and Antenatal clinic An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital as a Band 6 Fetal Medicine and Antenatal Clinic Midwife.
The post holder will be a midwife with previous experience working in UK and will provide high-quality, compassionate midwifery care within both the Fetal Medicine service and Antenatal Clinic, contributing to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of maternity care.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work within a progressive and supportive maternity service, committed to the ongoing transformation and improvement of care for women, birthing people, and families.
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are passionate about listening to the voices of our service users and involving them in the design and delivery of services. We are equally committed to supporting our staff to develop and fulfil their career aspirations. You will be welcomed into an established and friendly team, with access to a full induction programme and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and improving the working lives of our staff, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and supported to deliver high standards of care.
Main duties of the job Based within the Antenatal Clinic and Fetal Medicine service, the post holder will provide high-quality, woman-centred care across a range of antenatal pathways, including support for women with complex pregnancies and those undergoing screening and diagnostic investigations. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care, while promoting a positive patient experience.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the care of women/birthing people across a range of antenatal pathways, including those with complex pregnancies and those undergoing screening and diagnostic investigations. The role involves providing specialist support, including sensitive counselling in the presence of fetal abnormality, as well as supporting women considering antenatal screening and diagnostic testing and providing ongoing care following results.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and resilient practitioner, able to manage the varied demands of the role while ensuring a high standard of woman-centred care and a positive patient experience.
Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Registered Midwife
ENB 997/MSPP
NVQ Assessor
Evidence of Further Study
EXPERIENCE
Experience as a preceptor Midwife
Ability to be a mentor to student midwives/nurses/MCA's
Completion of mentor assessor workshops
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively within it
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Clinical skills, in particular: Suturing Cannulation Supervision of epidural infusion
Ability to work on own initiative and mange own time
Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Guidelines and Professional Practice
Awareness and knowledge of vulnerable adult and child Protection issues
Flexible approach to working hours and practices
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
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.
Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract Permanent
Reference number 434-SCS8054741
Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital
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