Detailed job description and main responsibilities Deliver clinical care as outlined in the clinical section of the job description. Actively work towards outlined competencies of Band 6 midwives. Rotate within the maternity unit as per developmental plan. Ensure orientation plan is completed. To plan, implement and evaluate with the mother, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for the mother and her baby ensuring this is carried out by the midwife or other allocated staff. Ensure care is contemporary, evidence based and equitable that encompasses spiritual and cultural beliefs and reflects the needs of a diverse society. To assist with and participate in in-service training and induction programmes, as relevant. To co-operate and liaise with Midwifery Lecturers in the interest of Midwifery Education. To ensure that all relevant information with due regard to the mother's wishes in respect of personal information is entered in the mother's / baby's care plan and keep all observations charts up to date. To ensure that staff receive reports on condition and treatment of mothers/babies, inclusive of current changes. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Midwife (NMC) Experience Essential criteria Adult resuscitation Neonatal resuscitation Reflective practitioner Desirable criteria Perineal suturing Care of epidurals Competent CTG interpretation Obstetric theatre skills Knowledge/Skills Essential criteria Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure Effective communicator and team player Basic IT skills Working knowledge of NMC The Code (2015) Knowledge of clinical governance Working knowledge of the Public Health role of the midwife including: Child Protection, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse Mental Health, Healthy Weight Management Working knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules and Standards (2012) It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges