Job summary
The Fetal Medicine Unit at UCLH is a world class leader in its field. Our highly specialist department treats over 5000 patients a year involving 700 prenatal diagnostic procedures. UCLH is proud to be commissioned by the NHS to provide prenatal fetal surgery and has close links with specialists from Great Ormond Street, running regular joint clinics.
We are looking for a Band 6 Midwife to join our Fetal medicine unit. Our team provide high quality care that is safe, kind and meets individual needs. You will be a proactive and dynamic midwife who can function in a busy department. This role requires exceptional communication skills to help families navigate the challenges and choices that complicated pregnancies present.
Please note that assessment centre and interviews will be held at the end of June 2024, candidates should not expect to hear back about an interview offer until at least mid-June"
Main duties of the job
You will work seamlessly within the multi-disciplinary team and will have good attention to detail. As a clinical expert in Midwifery, you will be committed to improving quality, safety, and patient experience. No prior experience of fetal medicine is necessary, although a keen interest and awareness is.
We have a warm and welcoming Maternity team, new and well-equipped facilities, and above all our commitment to quality care and safety is absolute. You will work in a team of 8 midwives and one maternity support worker on a Monday-Friday you would like to join us as we build world class maternity services for the women who choose UCLH for their care, we would love to hear from you.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
9. Registered midwife
10. Educated to Degree Level
11. Must have completed a 12-months preceptorship programme
12. Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Desirable
13. Neonatal course of relevant experience
Experience
Essential
14. Experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
15. Familiarity with basic IT applications
16. SSSA
Desirable
17. Experience of undertaking research
Communication
Essential
18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
19. Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
Requirements
Essential
20. Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
21. Excellent negotiation skills
22. Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
23. Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
24. Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
25. Highly professional role model
26. Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
Personal and People Development
Essential
27. Organisational skills
28. Decision making skills
29. Able to manage time effectively
30. Able to prioritise objectives and workload
31. Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
32. Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
33. Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
34. Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
35. Able to make decisions under pressure