This midwife post sits in the outpatient department of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, covering the Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and Triage, and the Maternity Helpline. The work centres on clinical assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing, by telephone and in person, alongside risk assessment and promoting healthy lifestyles. It is a full-time, fast-paced role making clinical decisions in triage and working closely with obstetricians and other multidisciplinary teams. A registered midwife with a BSc in Midwifery and two years in practice is needed.
What the job involves
- Undertake clinical assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing by telephone and in person
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe care of women, birthing people and their families
- Work in partnership with obstetricians, the pregnant person and other teams
- Practise in line with clinical governance and risk assessment
- Make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Promote healthy lifestyles, advising women and arranging support where needed
- Become familiar with BSOTS in Maternity Triage
Qualifications
- BSc in Midwifery
- Evidence of professional development
- Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registered midwife (NMC)
Experience
- Two years as a practising midwife
- One year post-registration clinical experience as an RM in the UK
- Completed preceptorship course if applicable
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Skills & knowledge
- Willing to work in all areas of maternity
- Knowledge of obstetric emergency skills and drills, and the ability to perform in an emergency
- Good leadership and organisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- IV drug administration and cannulation
- Understanding of fetal monitoring
Nice to have
- Counselling skills
- Counselling qualification
- Experience of conducting annual appraisals
- Experience within a continuity of carer pathway
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Experience as a shift leader
What’s offered
- Learning opportunities and study days
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
