Midwife
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lakin Road, CV34 5BW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9203-25-0397 |
Summary
To maintain a professional manner at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and the client in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust Policies. To view pregnancy and birth as a normal physiological process, able to assess and respond appropriately escalating any deviation from the norm in a timely manner. To use research based practice Willingness to innovate or be part of an innovation to improve practice and care To promote informed choice and autonomy. To provide intrapartum care in a variety in all settings: home, Midwifery Led Unit and the Obstetric Unit To practice autonomously and cooperatively as part of a team, supporting colleagues clinically and personally. To promote public health issues particularly breastfeeding. To be aware of social issues and refer where appropriate. Aptitude and openness to acquire new skills to improve the care and experience of women and their families Competent in Neonatal life support (NLS), PROMPT, CTG, willingness to do NIPE training, antenatal education training, motivational conversation training. Liaise appropriately with services to ensure safe and effective care is provided to women at the right place, and at the right time. Act as an advocate for women, whilst safeguarding her and her wider family and social group where appropriate. Provide and perform accurate assessments and procedures during antenatal appointments, labour care (including supporting home birth, water birth, perineal suturing, cannulation and intravenous administration of drugs) and in the postnatal period. Provide evidence-based education to women and the facilitate Parent Education initiatives. Support womens choices regarding feeding their infant, whilst encouraging and promoting UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiatives. Regularly attend practice support 1:1s Able to drive To act up in the absence of the Band 7. To have acquired skills in suturing, IVs and epidural administration. To participate in the provision of health education within the Hospital and Community.