[ref. p38241824] University College London - Birth Centre/Community Midwife
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Job overview
UCLH, one of the largest teaching hospitals in London, is currently recruiting continuity team midwives. Based near the busy West End of London, we offer a vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. These roles offer the opportunity to develop your skills and experience while making a positive difference to the lives of women and families in the local community.
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.
Whether working at the birthing centre or within the community, you will be fully supported by the senior maternity team. We pride itself on our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff: we are ‘one team’. Applications are also welcomed from midwives currently working at Band 5 who have completed their Preceptorship
Main duties of the job- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- SSSA
- Experience of undertaking research
- Experience of working within a continuity of carer model/caseloading model of care
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
- Highly professional role model
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
Communication
Essential criteria- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Formal verbal and written presentation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
- 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
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Understanding the needs of those from marginalised groups, and those at risk of or experiencing health inequalities
Health, Safety and Security
Essential criteria- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policy/guidance on infection prevention and control. Including, takes responsibility for ensuring effective prevention and control practices are embedded into daily practice.
- Up to date on all mandated training and includes infection prevention and control as part of ongoing continuous/professional development
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria- Commitment to travelling between sites in Trust Catchment Area
- Willingness to clinically support the wider maternity unit to meet service needs as required
- Ability to work shifts, be on call and work flexible hours
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
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 take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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