Rotational Midwife

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviors.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. 

Job overview

Full time and part time hours available

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Midwives and student Midwives due to qualify this year to join our supportive and dedicated Midwifery Team. 

For NQM we offer a bespoke preceptorship programme delivered by a Preceptor Midwife and supported by the Practice Development Midwife and Managers. The rotational position will allow you develop skills and knowledge across all maternity areas including a rotation to community. The preceptorship programme has had excellent evaluation and has improved our retention rate.

We are also excited to announce our new Women and Children's building which is planned to open by May .

Main duties of the job

Work autonomously within guidelines and Sphere of Professional Practice within a designated area whilst being responsible for performing a comprehensive assessment plan, implementation and evaluation of care delivery according to the health and social needs of women and their babies.

Establish and maintain effective communication with women and their families.

Collect, collate and report information, ensuring accurate records are maintained

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Involve women and their families in the planning and delivery of care.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Provide health promotion and social care advice to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in a variety of settings.

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