Community Midwife
Job overview
Are you a midwife who is keen to make a difference to the care that our patients receive in the community whilst working for a renowned London Trust? Whether you are looking to take that next step within your career or just looking for a change, we want to hear from you!
Working within the community, no day is the same! You will be delivering your midwifery expertise to diverse caseload of patients with differing needs.
Why Choose Imperial College NHS Trust?- Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC: We have been rated an ‘Outstanding’ Maternity Service in 2023!
- Hospital & Community Settings: Gain comprehensive skills in varied environments.
- Specialisations Available: From fetal medicine to research, find your niche.
- Professional Growth: Embrace continuous learning with our superb training and leadership development programs.
- Inclusive & Supportive Teams: Thrive in a culture that values each member's strengths and aspirations.
- Broad Patient Exposure: Work with a wide range of cases, including high-risk and complex pregnancies.
- Innovative Resources: Stay at the forefront of maternity care developments.
- Enhanced Training: Grow with our extensive support and training programs.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey in midwifery with a leading London Trust. Your expertise can make a world of difference!
Main duties of the job
The midwife is responsible and accountable for his/her own midwiferypractice.
- To work in partnership with women and their families, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trust’s policies and guidelines.
- Strive for continuity of care and informed client choice within the limitations of the service.
- Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.
- Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
- Participate in parent information groups, facilitating preparation for childbirth and the postnatal period.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Registered Midwife
- First degree in midwifery or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration education activity
Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria- Proven evidence of leadership in multiprofessional teams.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- Experience in conducting audits.
- IT skills including Microsoft office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant current clinical experience.
- Experience of staff management.
- Experience in change management
- Previous mentorship experience.