Band 6 Core Fetal assessment unit midwife | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Band 6 Core Fetal Assessment Unit Midwife | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Location: Walsall, WS2 9PS

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23 June 2026

Responsibilities

• Support the day case unit over six days a week and may be asked to support antenatal clinic.
• Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines, autonomously within Trust guidelines.
• Maintain revalidation requirements and meet with the named Supervisor for an annual review.
• Provide effective and visible clinical leadership.
• Advocate and support the rights of women to make informed choices about their care.
• Promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to junior colleagues and student midwives.
• Undertake mandatory training required by the Trust and specific to midwifery practice.
• Act up for the departmental ward manager/team leader in their absence.
• Facilitate women’s involvement in the decision‑making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
• Demonstrate sound organisational skills when planning clinical workload.
• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.
• Work collaboratively with others to provide a seamless pathway of care.
• Recognise deviations from normality and escalates appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to share information with women, families and the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Effectively manage the expectations of women and their families while in your care.
• Recognise and identify safeguarding issues and take appropriate action.
• Develop an environment that encourages effective team working among staff.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all clinical equipment utilised within maternity services.
• Understand and contribute to the Trust Risk Management policy, improving patient care and outcomes.
• Contribute to audit and provision of statistical evidence relating to the fetal assessment unit activity.