Community Midwife

2 weeks ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional Has a thorough understanding of and abides by statutory publications that directly affect the Midwifes role, responsibilities and accountability. Accepts responsibility for personal, professional development and education needs, including attendance at in-service training and mandatory study days. Participates in hospital audit and research programmes in order to rationalise professional care. Acts as a supervisor/assessor to Student Midwives/Nurses and facilitates the creation of a learning environment.

Acts as a preceptor to newly qualified staff and demonstrates the ability to provide ongoing support for junior colleagues. Disseminates professional and clinical knowledge to colleagues by participation in presentations, research groups etc. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the role of the Professional Midwifery Advocate. Understands Clinical Governance, Risk Management and the Quality Agenda, and participates in Clinical Incident Reporting where necessary.

To have an awareness of contributing to and supporting the Band 7 midwife to achieve compliance with the CQC outcomes and CNST standards. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

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