Band 5 Midwife

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated newly qualified midwives (NQM) and current third year student midwives who are due to qualify by March 2025. Experienced band 5 midwives that wish to join our preceptorship as part of an adapted programme are also welcome to apply.For NQM we offer a bespoke preceptorship programme delivered by a full time preceptorship lead who will provide you with support and guidance alongside the leadership team. The programme evaluates highly and has led to an increased midwife retention in our trust, whereby our maternity services have been rated as Good by the CQC.There are 3 potential models of preceptorship available including:A traditional rotational framework across the inpatient setting, including a community rotationA continuity model of carer pathwayA community based preceptorship pathwayYour expressions of interest to specific pathways can be discussed at interview.There is an opportunity to find out more information about the recruitment process and the models of preceptorship we offer at our Recruitment Event. This will be held at Worcester Royal Hospital on 5th October 2023 (11:00 14:00) and you can register your interest through Eventbrite as below.https://www.Eventbrite.Co.Uk/e/waht-maternity-preceptorship-and-recruitment-open-event-tickets-1002891073197Interviews will be held on the week commencing 21st October [Specific Dates to be confirmed].Main duties of the jobAs a dedicated midwife, your main duties will revolve around providing safe, clinically effective and individualised care to women and birthing people throughout their pregnancy journey.Working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, you will be involved in all areas of the maternity services. Depending on your choice and allocation of preceptorship pathway, you may provide care as part of the wider outpatient service including community and continuity settings.By staying up-to-date with advancemeents in midwifery care and embracing evidence-based practices, you will contribute to the continuous improvements of our services. Your dedication to providing compassionate care and your comitment to ongoing professional development will make a significant impact on the lives of the families within the Worcestershire area.In the absence of senior staff, you will be supported to step up and take charge of the ward areas, demonstrating your leadership skills and ensuring smooth operation of the unit. Additionally, you will play a vital role in facilitaing the teaching, learning and development of both staff and students, contributing to the growth and knowledge sharing within the team.Join our team of passionate midwives and embark on a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference. Apply now and be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and encoruages growth as an autonomous practitioner.About usWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Do what we say we will doNo delays every dayWe listen, we learn, we leadWork together, celebrate togetherOur objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPatient Care:To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To be responsible for the organisation of midwifery care for the patients assigned to you. Utilise the full skills of a midwife practitioner (both integral and extended) to a named caseload of women. To discuss with the Ward Manager / Team Leader, development and changes both midwifery and medical, which affect patients directly and indirectly. Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives, breaking bad news and supporting other staff undergoing this process. Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard. To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to midwives, with the appropriate level skill at all times. To report any accidents/incidents to the Ward Manager / Team Leader and / or Supervisor of Midwives. To ensure that midwifery procedures/guidelines are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and national guidance. To ensure that acceptable standards of care are maintained and, where necessary, instigate changes in agreement with the Ward Manager / Team Leader. To be fully conversant in dealing with complex midwifery problems such as child protection issues.Education and Training:Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff, and assist junior staff to develop clinical and managerial skills, in accordance with their level of competence. To participate in teaching for all learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with local education providers. To provide support and supervision as a mentor to student midwives. To participate in teaching programmes as required. Maintain knowledge of current midwifery practice by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate, promoting research based practice in agreement with ward manager / team leader. To organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the identified needs for the ward. To participate in further post-registration training, as evidenced by developments in practice.Management:To autonomously manage a caseload within the ward area, making decisions and acting on care needs as they arise. To participate in the co-ordinating and allocating of work to staff To liaise with the midwives in charge of the wards / departments within the Trust to plan workloads and staffing levels as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with the Ward Manager/Team Leader any problems regarding management and / or care of the woman. Maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To participate in audit programmes. To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents / incidents to the Ward Manager / Senior Midwife / Head of Midwifery and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used. To assist in other wards / department of the maternity services if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. To become familiar with ward / department budget and efficient and effective utilisation of resources. Be conversant with Trust and other Policies and Procedures and mechanisms in place for effective care and efficient management of the Maternity Unit.Professional:To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the midwife in the best interest of the women and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council and Midwives Rules. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous midwifery records, written and electronic in accordance with Midwives Rules (1998) Rule 42 To be aware of extended personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as relevant according to the requirements of the role of an experienced midwife. Develop competencies in the use of equipment in the clinical area, attend teaching sessions as appropriate. To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend compulsory lectures as instructed. To maintain good standards of care and assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework. Implement research projects where appropriate. To be professionally accountable for ones own midwifery practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice and all other relevant UKCC/NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines. To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the UKCC/NMC to ensure continued professional registration.Personnel:Participate in the devising and implementation of induction programmes for newly appointed staff. To assist the Ward Manager / Team Leader in monitoring staff performance. To assist the ward manager in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward / department / area. To inform the Ward / Department Manager (or Supervisor in his/her absence), of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance. Person SpecificationPersonal QualitiesEssential 1. Articulate 2. Professional attitude 3. Able to work in a team 4. Able to think clearly under pressure 5. Ability to provide leadership and support to junior members of the team 6. Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour 7. Enthusiastic & assertive 8.Demonstrates attention to detail 9. Motivated 10. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role Desirable 1. Leadership qualities Skills/KnowledgeEssential 1. Able to demonstrate research based approach to care 2. Effective communicator both written and verbal 3. Computer literate / IT skills 4. Good organisational / time management skills 5. Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines 6. Ability to problem solve 7. Ability to prioritise work 8. Flexible to change in demands of service 9. Willing to learn new skills 10. Ability to identify personal development needs 11. Ability to support unregistered staff / students 12. Ability to identify risk and understanding of Clinical Governance 13. Good organisational / time management skills QualificationsEssential 1. Evidence of pre-registration midwifery studies/training leading to professional midwifery registration 2. Evidence of any further professional development or willingness to undertake 3. Evidence of continuing education Desirable 1. Management experience 2. Evidence of advanced midwifery studies 3. Teaching and Assessing Qualification (Practice Supervisor/Assessor Training) 4. NIPE Qualification ExperienceEssential 1. Proven experience in all areas of Midwifery Practice 2. Proven experience of delegation of workload when looking after a caseload Desirable 1. Proven knowledge base / experience in speciality Other Job RequirementsEssential 1. Ability to travel 2. Current/pending UK NMC registration 3. Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks 4. Flexible approach to working: Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early, late, nightshifts over 7 days of the week 5. Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives 6. Understanding of the organisations values Standard Clauses: a. A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. b. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists. NMC Professional RegistrationEssential 1. Current, effective and up to date registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council OR 2. Date due to qualify from pre-registration midwifery training, and will be eligible for entry on to the UK NMC register Employer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressCharles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DDAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9365-24-1004