Job summary
- Main area
- Women's Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: pro rata per annum
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (pro rata per annum)
- Job ref
- 343-6215648-RB-UB-Y
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom and St Helier Hospital NHS Trust - Cross Site
- Town
- Epsom and Carshalton
- Salary
- £49,178 - £55,492 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit Lead
Band 7
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Responsible for co-ordinating the early pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage service across both St Helier and Epsom Hospital
Focus on providing high quality clinical care to pregnant and non-pregnant women who experience complications relating to recurrent miscarriage and complications in early pregnancy.
Manage the service and line manages the team of Band 6 midwives and maternity
Clinically assess women with early pregnancy complications according to hospital guidelines, plan and implement management/refer to the obstetric consultant specialists as appropriate.
Work closely with the obstetric and sonography team in diagnosing and advising on the management of women with concerns in early pregnancy.
Ensure women and their partners are sensitively offered appropriate information, support and counselling in respect of early pregnancy complications including recurrent miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, pregnancy of unknown location, pain, anxiety and hyperemesis.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Take responsibility for own personal development and adhere to the NMC standards for Midwifery Practice.
Undertake venepuncture, order diagnostic blood tests, interpret results and initiate appropriate interventions.
Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced.
Ensure women are prioritised according to need and there is effective patient flow throughout the department.
Whenever possible the post holder will attempt to resolve all complaints
Emotional support for the staff to deal with complex patients and families.
Working for our organisation
Equal Opportunities
The Trust affords its employees equal opportunities in employment, training and development irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marital/parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, hours of work, political beliefs, TU membership or age.
Clinical Governance
Staff are expected to provide patients with timely and effective care. Treatment and direct / indirect support must be based on best practice. Everyone is responsible for this and his/her job in the Trust is important in achieving this.
Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
All staff excluding Doctors and Dentists are required to participate in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. This is an annual appraisal process linking career and pay progression. All staff will be required to attend mandatory training on the Knowledge and Skills Framework before they can embark on the appraisal process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Take responsibility for own personal development and adhere to the NMC standards for Midwifery Practice.
Undertake venepuncture, order diagnostic blood tests, interpret results and initiate appropriate interventions.
Oversee the close follow-up of women with pregnancy of unknown location, ectopic pregnancy and missed miscarriage in consultation with the lead consultant
Develop and maintain skills in relation to miscarriage and early pregnancy by participation and attendance at relevant educational events.
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 adult /Registered Midwife
- Recognised ultrasound scanning qualifications in early pregnancy
- Holds a degree in relevant health care subject
- Mentorship certificate or Practice assessor certificate
- Experience in Early pregnancy scanning
- Proven management and leadership experience
- Proven ability of problem solving and conflict resolution Ability to work under pressure to achieve service objectives. Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical issues
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable criteria
- • Accredited PG certificate in Early pregnancy and gynaecology ultrasound scanning
- • Counselling course or willingness to undertake
- • Consultation skills
essential and desirable
Essential criteria
- Awareness of legislation and national guidance in relation to early pregnancy and miscarriage care
- Experience of undertaking appraisals and or recognizing training/developmental needs of the staff Input and review of local policies
Desirable criteria
- Counselling course or willingness to undertake
- Awareness of national bereavement care pathway and the support offer
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Jury Okpara
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07385419742
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