DAU Lead Midwife
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lewisham, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-0607 |
Summary
Include but not limited to: Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in all aspects of midwifery care and specifically in antenatal care.Provision of clinical information to clients, enabling them to make informed choice about their care, which is safe, effective and underpinned by evidence.To support women and their families prior to, during and after assessment, in the antenatal environment. This includes the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, highly emotive information. To assess, analyse and interpret deviation from the norm and compare options whilst working closely within a multi-disciplinary team. To provide specialist advice in midwifery to other clinical staff.To work flexibly to meet the needs of the role and the service.To further develop the DAU service with the Clinical Governance Directorate. To develop systems to ensure the engagement of women in developing Individual Care Plans (ICPs) and encourage their participation and feedback when planning further services and provisions. To assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust Policies and Statutory Standard and Rules. To reassess the staffing rotas in the light of unexpected absences and adjust accordingly to meet the needs of the service. Audit interventions to ensure that the care we provide meets agreed standards and are effective. To carry out annual staff appraisals (PPDR) of Midwives and Midwifery care assistants to whom they have line management responsibility. To create and maintain and effective communication system between all staff groups working in the Maternity Services and to ensure that a positive working environment is achieved. Plese see JD for full details