Birth Centre Midwife
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,701.00 to £48,054.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40701.00 - £48054.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, E11 1NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9259-24-1231 |
Summary
Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers. Participates in team meetings so fair and equal opportunities are given to share knowledge and ideas with colleagues. Engages in the mentorship/Preceptorship programme either as a Preceptor or a Preceptee. The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures The post holder must be aware of individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and identify and report as necessary any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous environment The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity Plan, develop and implements health promotion activities in accordance to local/national guidance to meet individual patient needs. Evaluate patient care and make change as necessary Give appropriate advice/counselling to women and their partners regarding all aspects of care eg smoking cessation advice, breast feeding, screening etc Give total midwifery care in acute and primary health care setting. This will involve a flexible rota which will include 24hrs cover Analyse and report information provided through appropriate clinical equipment and act upon this gathered information (e.g. blood pressure monitoring) The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated,is currently under legislative review. We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.