Bank Rotational Midwife

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Work in partnership with the client, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trust's policies and guidelines.
• Strive for continuity of care, continuity of carer and informed client choice within the limitations of the service.
• Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.
• Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
• Participate in educating parents in preparation for parenthood.
• Teach and support junior staff and students in developing competent skills and knowledge.
• Act as a Mentor for student midwives.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with current valid NMC registration
• Midwifery/Nursing diploma/ degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
• Can demonstrate recent experience working across all midwifery care settings
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to learn

Desirable criteria

• NILS
• Examination of the newborn

Experience

Essential criteria

• Perineal suturing, cannulation, IV drug administration, theatre support
• Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
• Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
• Competent in water birth

Desirable criteria

• Home birth

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Highly skilled practitioner in all areas of Midwifery
• Participate in risk management and investigations
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
• Promote normality of care for women where possible and encourage other staff to do so

Desirable criteria

• Participate in performance development reviews

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Caring compassionate attitude and excellent communication skills
• Commitment to flexible working
• Team player, Reliability and Integrity

The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees as well as maintaining a workforce that broadly reflects the local communities we serve. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.

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