Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Midwife
2. Has studied at degree level or above
3. Evidence of recent professional development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Knowledge of mandatory and professional training required to practice as a midwife
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Ability to Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate care
6. Understanding of managerial responsibilities required for Lead Midwives to monitor attendance and sickness absence
Desirable criteria
7. Willing to undertake mentor and assessor training in final 6 months of preceptorship
8. Willingness to undertake examination of the newborn ( if not already trained in midwifery student post)
Technical Skills
Essential criteria
9. Experience of computerised midwifery record keeping
10. Car driver for community placement
Desirable criteria
11. Management of epidural infusions
12. IV drug administration
13. Perineal Suturing
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
14. Ability to respond to constructive criticism in a positive and responsive manner