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JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB DETAILS
Job Holder.
Job Title
Registered Midwife
Grade
Band 6
Directorate
Clinical Support and Family Services
Location
Maternity Services
2. JOB PURPOSE AND FREEDOM TO ACT
You will ensure the provision of safe, clinically effective, evidence based individualized
care to all women who are either planning a pregnancy, during the course of pregnancy,
labour or post-partum period. To respond to the needs of the neonate and the family
members, providing support and advice based upon current research and public health
agenda. The midwife will take charge of the ward/department, in the absence of more
senior staff. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of all
staff and students. You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be
open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity
and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
3. SCOPE OF THE JOB
You will be expected to provide woman focused and family centred midwifery care within
the Maternity Unit or Primary Care setting.
The successful applicant(s) will work in collaboration with other multidisciplinary
professionals enhancing and promoting the health and well being of mothers and
neonates in line with local and national standards relating to maternity care and making
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referrals as appropriate. They will be required to work in all areas of the service including
obstetric theatre and the community as necessary. The midwife will be committed to
achieving the Trust’s targets regarding the Government’s public health agenda.
Information resources:
It is your professional responsibility to document care given, supervise the
documentation others record and in adherence to the NMC standards for record keeping
ensure patient records are accurate.
Human Resources:
As an NMC registrant you will continually work towards professional development,
support, mentor, supervise and teach junior staff, teach others including Maternity Care
assistants, pre and post registration students, newly qualified midwives and newly
appointed staff. You will actively seek feedback on your performance, contribute to your
appraisals and provide constructive feedback to those you supervise. You will keep staff
records up to date. As a senior member of the ward team you will develop a good
understanding of HR processes in order to manage the performance of yourself,
individuals and the team.
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4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Departmental Structure – Maternity and Neonatal Services
Head of Maternity and Neonatal Services
Risk & Governance
Lead
Audit / Complaints
lead MW
Postnatal & Neonatal
Services Manager
Neonatal Nurses
Postnatal
Screening
coordinator
Antenatal Services
Manager
Community
Services Manager
Clinical Services
Managers
Labour Ward
Managers
Antenatal
Screening
coordinator
Community
Midwives & MAs
Midwives
System
Administrator
Practice
Development Lead
Maternity Care
Assistants Manager
PA / Office
Administrator
Screening
Administrator
Maternity
Receptionists &
Clerical Assistants
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Maternity Care
Assistants
5. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills
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Personal
Qualities
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Registered Midwife (Diploma/Degree in Midwifery Studies
- now usually obtained during RM training is preferable) or
Equivalent experience
2 years post registration Midwifery experience including
12 months preceptorship.
Evidence of personal and professional development that
will support the registered midwife role.
Perineal suturing and cannulation skills to provide holistic
intrapartum care
Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the
ability to make clinical decisions based on this knowledge,
referring to the Lead Midwife Practitioner for guidance and
support when appropriate.
Ability to demonstrate awareness of the varying demands
and opportunities created for the midwife role within an
integrated service
Ability to reflect and critically analyze own sphere of
midwifery practice
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of current
midwifery matters, Trust policies and procedures
Ability to demonstrate and apply research based practice
Ability to work within the sphere and scope of professional
practice.
Qualification and relevant experience to mentor junior
midwives and students
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Sound analytical and report writing skills
Flexibility and willingness to participate in developing new
working practices to meet the changing needs of the
Maternity Services
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6. KEY RESULT AREAS
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Using evidence-based practice, assess the woman’s physical,
psychological and spiritual needs, plan, implement and evaluate
midwifery care involving the woman and her family, using a ‘Partners in
care’ philosophy.
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Ensure midwifery care is flexible to meet the diverse needs of women
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Provide emotional support for bereaved parents and their families
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Provide evidence of clinical competence through development and the
maintenance of a professional portfolio in support of the knowledge skills
framework.
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You will demonstrate effective leadership skills at all times and have the
courage to challenge performance, practice, attitudes and behaviors that
breach the principles of the Trust values and beliefs, the Trust policies
and the NMC Code of Conduct.
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Enhance the professional development and safe, caring and
compassionate practice of others through peer support, leadership,
mentorship, supervision and teaching.
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Participate in evidence based practice, clinical effectiveness and risk
management ensuring effective Clinical Governance
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Develop a working knowledge of the social agenda including Child
Protection and Domestic Violence issues- To safeguard and promote the
welfare of children and young people in compliance with Trust and staff
responsibilities under Section 11 of the Children’s Act 2004; to follow
Trust Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policies and guidelines
and undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in
Safeguarding Children/Child Protection.
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in
compliance with Trust and staff responsibilities under Section 11 of The Children
Act 2004; to follow Trust safeguarding children and child protection policies and
guidelines and undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in
safeguarding children/child protection.
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By following Trust Policies in relation to Safeguarding Adults, staff will
ensure that they work with other agencies to protect all adults from abuse
at any time.
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Participate in the development of the midwives role in public health and
family well-being
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Plans and implement care of women during pregnancy, labour and post
natal period, ensuring appropriate risk assessment and referring to
appropriate professional for guidance when necessary.
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Acquisition of new skills to enhance delivery of care during pregnancy,
labour and the postnatal period.
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Protect all confidential information in accordance with the Information Act.
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Awareness of the recommendations of Improving Working Lives,
European Working Time Directive, Children’s National Services
Framework, maternity matters, Agenda for Change, NICE guidance, and
CEMACH
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To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance
with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including
hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates
in infection prevention and control.
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Engage in the Risk and Governance agenda
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To respect and value the diversity of our patients, their relatives, carers
and staff by committing to address the needs and expectations of the
diverse communities we serve to provide high quality care, and strive to
make best use of talents and experience from our diverse workforce.
Values, behaviors, professional and leadership development.
Patient centered and safe
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You will put patients and carers at the centre of your thinking, listen and
positively respond to your patient’s feedback at all times.
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You will adopt a positive approach to change, offer ideas for improving
services and patient experience in a collaborative manner.
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Professional
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You will understand your own emotions and recognise the impact on
others.
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You will behave in an open, honest, professional and inclusive manner,
upholding personal and organisational values and acting as a role model to
others.
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If using a social networking site or other on line forum you will act
responsibly at all times and uphold the reputation of the profession and
organisation
Friendly
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You will show warmth and empathy towards, patients, carers and
colleagues, making it clear you are always happy to help.
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You will show compassion and kindness in your patient care, giving time
to listen before responding to need.
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You will show respect to colleagues, patients and carers, treating them
equally regardless of their background.
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Responsive
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You will approach your duties and tasks in an organised, planned and structured
way.
You will use every opportunity to communicate with your team, your patients and
their family or carers.
You will always challenge unacceptable practice and know how to raise
concerns.
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7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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You must understand the role the Supervision of Midwives takes in helping
towards improving maternity services locally and nationally.
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It is each midwife’s responsibility to maintain effective communication and
interchange of information between members of the obstetric and midwifery team
and other disciplines involved in care
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Ensure that appropriate referrals are made in all instances.
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MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB
Working Conditions
There will be frequent exposure to dealing with situations in which parents are
bereaved. There will be situations in which you will deal with uncontained body
fluids and foul linen. The post holder may experience some verbal aggression.
Physical Effort
There will be an infrequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort in the
event that moving a patient to another area of the service quickly. This includes
moving and handling of patients, and delivery of direct patient care.
Mental Effort
There will be a frequent requirement for concentration in an unpredictable work
pattern consisting of competing demands for attention, changes of activity and
frequent interruptions.
Emotional Effort
There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances which
includes caring for the bereaved women and their families.
8. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Hours …Up to full time………………………………………………………………
Holiday As Per AFC…………………………………………………………………
On Call commitment – 1 in every 8 weeks.
Special Conditions …………………………………………………………………..
Please note:-
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This job description is intended as a guide to the general duties required of this
post, which may vary from time to time. It does not form part of the terms and
conditions of employment.
Employees are required to co-operate with management and safety
representatives on matters relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
This post is subject to an exception Order under Section 4 (2) of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This post is bound by the Data Protection Act 1998
This post is bound by the Pre and Post Employment Checks for all Persons
working in Salisbury Health Care NHS Trust.
Job Description Agreement
Job holder’s Signature ………………..Date: ………………..
Head of Department …………………………………………..
Signature ………………………………Date:…………………
Title ………………………………………………………………
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