Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-Midwifery-OpenDay
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH, EGA Wing
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £42,471 - £50,364 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Midwifery Open Day
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
UCLH Midwifery Open Day and Recruitment Fair
Join us at the University College London Hospital (UCLH) Midwifery Open Day and Recruitment Fair! Whether you're a seasoned midwife, a final year student or just curious to explore our cutting-edge maternity unit, this in-person event is your chance to learn more and discover exciting, registered midwife job opportunities at the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England!
Discover a wide range of roles available at UCLH; from rotational midwife, continuity of carer team roles, preceptorship positions as well as a range of specialist secondments in fetal medicine, education, risk, safeguarding, perinatal mental health and more! Connect with representatives from different departments and learn about the diverse career paths within the hospital. Alongside the opportunities for learning and development within the maternity department, UCLH’s size and resources enable it to offer staff unparalleled education and development opportunities. These include academic and clinical courses ranging from personal development to clinical excellence and leadership skills.
With flexible working opportunities, onsite staff spa offering holistic therapies and a dedicated maternity staff psychologist , we pride ourself on our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff: we are ‘one team’.
On the day:
🌟Meet and hear from world-class industry experts
🌟Go on a guided tour of the Maternity Unit
🌟 Network with our award winning midwifery team
🌟 Register your interest for a role of your choice
🌟Book in for an interview and assessment
🌟 Experience a taster of the awesome staff benefits
Whether you're looking for a new challenge or simply curious about what UCLH has to offer as you approach the end of your studies, this recruitment fair is the place to be!
Location: University College London Hospital: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, Grafton Way, London, UK
Get your free ticket now and take your first steps to be part of our dedicated team!
https://uclh-maternity.cademy.co.uk/uclh-midwifery-open-day-and-recruitment-fair
Please note that UCLH offers sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa (previously named Tier 2 visa) for jobs that are band 3 and above, this is a government requirement and not negotiable.
Successful rotational midwife post holders will have opportunities to do a 6 monthly rotation between two clinical areas of choice within maternity unit. Options include Delivery Suite and obstetric theatre, High Dependency Unit, Birthing Centre which include 2 birthing pools, inpatient antenatal ward, triage unit, postnatal care unit with transitional care cots and antenatal clinic.
Community midwives work in local teams, providing an integrated service for women and their families in the area. As lead midwife at a local community clinic, you will work as part of a team to support women and babies before, during and after birth.
Each team provides:
- antenatal care and support with home birthing, for women and families within Camden, Islington, Barbican and Soho
- support for women within our birthing centre in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson wing, next to University College Hospital
- post-natal care, in-clinic and via home/community visits
You will be on-call once or twice monthly for home births. A shift pattern including night and weekend working is in place at the birthing centre; this attracts a pay supplement.
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Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as a midwife and will rotate across all areas of the maternity unit.
- To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines as a midwife with facilitation for a defined group of women and their babies with minimal supervision in the Maternity Care setting.
- The assessment of care and health education needs of women and their babies
- To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the necessary framework
- To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.
- To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing Midwifery strategy:
- Reviewing midwifery practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
- Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
- To participate in training programmes as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/preceptor to midwifery or non-midwifery staff.
- To promote and maintain effective communication.
- Create a supportive blame-free environment for staff and women
Women Care Responsibilities
- To promote a woman focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals and to co-ordinate the babies discharge arrangements in accordance with ULCH discharge policy.
- To educate parents as required where a need has been identified.
- To provide information which enables parents to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle for their babies and themselves.
- To ensure that all-clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the midwifery/nursing team.
- To maintain a safe ward environment, to work with other members of the team, to produce health care environments that are conducive to safe therapeutic and ethical practice
- To assist in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.
- To promote and maintain effective communication within the unit.
- To maintain woman confidentiality.
- To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.
- To promote a mother and baby focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with health professionals and other agencies, help mothers gain access to health and social care, information and support relevant to their needs.
- To teach families the practical baby care skills they need providing support and encourage them as they face increased responsibility for their babies physical and emotional needs.
- To be an advocate for breast feeding by encouraging and assisting mothers to breast feed.
- To keep infant feeding knowledge base updated in line with current evidence-based practice guidelines on premature and term infants.
Professional and People Development and Education Responsibilities
- To develop general management skills and to take part in unit cover as required in the absence of more senior staff.
- To assist in promoting and maintaining an effective learning environment for staff, acting as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of staff.
- Undertake orientation of new staff, teaching and information sessions regarding role and associated activities.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
- To participate in the appraisal of staff at least annually, addressing development needs and monitoring performance.
- To assist in establishing programmes of supervision as appropriate.
- To work within a multidisciplinary team, with senior midwives, the Practice Development Department etc in developing and implementing midwifery practice
Research and development Responsibilities
- To promote midwifery and neonatal clinical practice in line with relevant research.
- To participate in reviewing and implementing evidence-based practice.
- To contribute to research and development programmes within the unit.
Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities
- To lead/assist in the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
- To ensure staff are familiar with national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of midwifery and neonatal services.
- To uphold quality initiatives that improves ‘customer care’ and enhances the interface between staff, women and visitors.
- To lead/assist in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing midwifery quality.
- To identify potential risks for all personnel, women and visitors, taking appropriate action/advice.
- To promote the role of the midwife in handling complaints in accordance with UCLH policy.
- To be fully conversant with Child Protection issues and to report concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals
Resource Management Responsibilities
- To demonstrate effective budgeting practice, exercising care and economy.
- To develop partnerships with finance, department and directorate management teams in order to:
- Gain an understanding of resource management processes
- Have representation in service development issues.
- To contribute to the directorate management process.
- To manage staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
- To be involved in the recruitment and selection process after undergoing appropriate training
Working for our organisation
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of UCLH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be accountable for care given and comply with the NMC Code of Conduct, working
within the framework of the NMC scope of Professional Practice
Ensure compliance and implementation of UCLH Trust Guidelines, Policies and Procedures, Nursing and Midwifery strategy, Clinical Governance, Making a Difference and The NHS Plan and Maternity Matters
Responsible for maintaining own professional development, and have an awareness of clinical educational developments
Maintain own levels of clinical competence and knowledge.
Support and develop all students, midwifery, nursing and obstetric staff in their roles and in the delivery of women-centred care.
Work 70% of the time in an allocated clinical area in the capacity of providing clinical support to students and staff requiring development and delivering direct care.
Ensure that an effective learning environment is provided for all staff and students within the Division and manage local professional development and educational programmes.
Provide academic and career coaching for midwives undertaking post registration education
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Desirable criteria
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- SSSA
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Formal verbal and written presentation skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
- Highly professional role model
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential Criteria
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to cash back schemes.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered midwife
- Educated to degree level
- Completed a 12-months preceptorship programme
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Desirable criteria
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- Experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
- SSSA
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking research
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
- Highly professional role model
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential criteria
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chloe Wallace
- Job title
- Lead Workforce and Retention Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For any queries, please email: [email protected]
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