Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
1. To ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current research by assisting in the development of an evidence based culture and implementation of research and evidence based protocols and guidelines.
2. To assist in the maintenance, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care within the midwifery team and to assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government or Professional bodies and Patient Charter Standards in relation to maternity care.
3. To assist in the development of Health and Safety standards and the monitoring of these standards, ensuring that Trust policies are adhered to and equipment is used correctly and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
4. To assist and support the continual review, development and improvement of maternity services.
5. When determining a pathway of care, taking a holistic history relating to the women/birth persons pregnancy, analysing all information and determining the most appropriate pathway of care.
6. To participate in the integrated midwifery model working within both community and all areas of the acute setting working shifts, including day and night shifts providing a 24-hour, 365-day service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Bachelors (BSc) Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. Practice assessor or prepared to work towards
9. Foundation in patient experience course
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the service including working in the community
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of managing complaints or feedback
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
12. Up to date core skills and training
13. Completed Preceptorship Program
14. Keyboard Skills and an ability to use IT equipment and associated maternity database
15. Competent and able to provide midwifery care in all areas
16. Manual dexterity
17. Able to mentor students
18. Articulate with good communication skills
Desirable criteria
19. Collecting/Generating Data
20. Report writing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Aware of current research and it impact on evidence based care
22. Knowledge of Midwives NMC Code of Conduct
23. Knowledge of current/emerging evidence and research and guidelines relating to maternity care
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
24. Access to transport in the case of community working
25. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
26. The ability to communicate with women/birthing people in an empathic manner
27. Able to participate in on-call rotas
Desirable criteria
28. Ability to deputise in the absence of the team manager
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
29. Compassionate and kind
30. Supportive of quality, diversity and inclusion
31. Ability to adapt and change according to service requirements
32. Developed interpersonal and communication skills
33. Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
34. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing effectively
35. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge