Job Requirements/Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Hospital based Midwives to work within our Meridian Team. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated midwives to join our team, providing safe, individually focused care to birthing people in our hospital setting.
You should have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills with a positive approach to change. You must also be an effective team worker. The post will involve rotation between the antenatal/postnatal ward and labour ward.
You will need to be flexible as you will be required to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights, and occasional rotation to other clinical areas within maternity to meet the needs of the service. Flexible working may be considered
Candidates will only be shortlisted if a full 12month preceptorship programme has been completed by the start date
To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk birthing people and their families
Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
Promote equality, diversity and rights
Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to birthing people and families
Ensure privacy and dignity of birthing people and their babies is maintained
Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of birth people, particularly those who are disadvantaged
Torbay and South Devon Maternity unit strives to ensure that all pregnant people receive high-quality, safe care throughout their pregnancy pathway which is tailored to their individual needs.
You will work as part of a team of midwives and maternity support workers, also working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing an excellent, safe service for our birthing people and their families. You will need to be passionate about your role and keen to adapt and learn new skills.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to become part of a dynamic team, working in ever changing circumstances.
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Please note:
Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk people and their families
Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
Promote equality, diversity and rights
Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to women and families
Ensure privacy and dignity of people and their babies is maintained
Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged
Advocate and support the rights of individual people to make informed choices about their care
Provide appropriate health surveillance, health promotion and informed choice with antenatal screening, referring to consultant team as required
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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