Band 6 Maternity Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity in the field of midwifery?

We invite applications from Band 6 Maternity Practitioners as well as current Band 5 Midwives who are eager to advance their careers in this vital area of healthcare.

Our unit is dedicated to fostering both personal and professional growth, providing numerous opportunities for involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

* Our department is actively pursuing BFI accreditation, aiming to achieve level 3 and ultimately gold status.

* Staff members are encouraged to participate in Leadership programs, including the Mary Seacole initiative, alongside clinical training in areas such as High Dependency, NIPE, and Professional Midwifery Advocates.

* We support our team in their development towards Band 7 leadership positions.

* Opportunities are available for staff to complete the Return to Practice (RtP) program.

* We participate in the DAISY international recognition award scheme.

* Our team benefits from collaborative support from dedicated clinical tutors employed by the Trust and the University of Bedford.

* A variety of specialist midwifery roles are available, including: Infant Feeding, Practice Development, Diabetes Care, Clinical Education, Fetal Monitoring, Perinatal Mental Health, Audit and Guidelines, Bereavement Support, and Patient Experience.

Key Responsibilities

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivational midwife to join our team.

Midwives are empowered to deliver care in optimal settings, ensuring that all women (and their families) can experience a normal birth process. Candidates should possess substantial midwifery experience, capable of providing comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, with the flexibility to work nights and weekends.

You will deliver a full spectrum of health education, social support, and guidance to women, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternity care for childbearing women and their families, while being responsive to their needs and gathering user feedback as necessary. You will also mentor student midwives and junior staff, receiving excellent support from senior midwives to help you reach your full potential. We believe that satisfied and fulfilled staff will provide the best care, and we strive to achieve this through a supportive team environment.

Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive orientation program and will be assured of receiving appropriate support.

This position requires shift work, including night shifts. For community roles, access to a vehicle is advantageous.

About Our Organization

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a growing population of approximately 700,000 individuals across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas through two busy hospital sites. Both locations provide essential services, including A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to the health and wellbeing of its staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region, you will have access to a high-quality training and development program to support your career growth. The Trust is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our Core Values

We prioritize recruiting individuals who embody the behaviors that reflect our Trust's core values, in addition to qualifications and experience. Our recruitment practices are designed to be as inclusive as possible, promoting equality and diversity while fostering a culture that values differences.

Please be aware that vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. All new hires will undergo a probationary period during the first six months of employment. Travel between hospital sites may be necessary. We encourage you to review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.

Job Responsibilities

The midwife is responsible for delivering holistic, woman/baby-centered midwifery care, which may involve leading care or collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for pregnancy as a normal physiological event. The midwife will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for women and babies.

The Midwife (Band 6) will also participate in supervising and teaching staff, serving as a Mentor/Assessor for midwifery students.

  • Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people by implementing Trust policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, and communicating effectively.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for women and babies within a defined caseload, utilizing evidence to justify prescribed care.
  • Develop connections with all care agencies to facilitate a seamless approach to maternity care.
  • Practice within the boundaries of autonomy as outlined by the NMC Code.
  • Review practices to minimize clinical risk, recording and reporting any incidents and taking action to prevent recurrence.
  • Promote health and wellbeing through practice and education for women, relatives, caregivers, and staff.
  • Support student midwives and other healthcare professionals as mentors and assessors to ensure that the midwifery experience meets required practical and educational standards.
  • Facilitate parenting education for women during the antenatal and postnatal periods.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of teaching and assessing experience
  • Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development

Desirable

  • Degree/Masters level study
  • Attendance at fetal monitoring masterclass
  • Teaching qualification/Mentorship/N97

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post-registration experience
  • Clinical experience in both low and high-risk intrapartum areas, including cannulation, care for women with epidurals, and suturing
  • Competence in CTG interpretation

Desirable

  • Attendance at Human Factors training
  • Experience in teaching antenatal classes

Knowledge

Essential

  • Familiarity with NMC The Code
  • Ensure care is evidence-based and aligns with unit protocols and guidelines
  • Ability to act as a deputy in the absence of a Senior Midwife
  • Capability to support learners in achieving departmental objectives
  • Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Knowledge of audit, research, and standard setting

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously when required

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