Main duties of the job
* Implement Trust and local policies and contribute to any proposed changes to Midwifery working practices or procedures.
* Support the Trust Clinical Governance policy and participate in clinical benchmarking, audit and research to support excellence in midwifery care.
* Apply reflective practice and self-audit to evaluate and improve own clinical practice.
* Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
* Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team with a good understanding of the various roles to ensure appropriate referrals are made.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Registered Midwife (NMC)
* Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
* Examination of the Newborn (NIPE)
* Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
* Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
* Mentorship experience as Practice supervisor/ Assessor
* Experience with Neonatal IV administration and transitional care
* 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
* Experience with BSOT system
* Experience in conducting audits
* Involvement in quality improvement projects
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
* Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
* IT skills including MS office, Excel and PowerPoint
* Able to manage difficult situations effectively
* Understanding and knowledge in delivering transitional care
* Experienced as take charge or shift lead
* Management of complaints/ Compliments
* Ability to demonstrate evidence of line management of non registrant staff i.e. MSWs
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.
£47,951 to £56,863 a yearpa inclusive (pro rata inclusive for part time)
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
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