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    Bereavement Midwife - Steeton, United Kingdom - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Steeton, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    The post holder will be responsible for providing individualised care to parents experiencing pregnancy loss during the antenatal , intrapartum or postnatal period, and also support with future pregnancies.

    Provide education and training on bereavement care to staff working in Maternity services.

    Maintain a high standard of care using up-to-date evidence based practice for these families.

    Ensure compliance with national directives through appropriate reporting of pregnancy losses.

    The post holder will also provide statistical data for local and national reports.

    The post holder will work flexibly to accommodate the ambition for a 5 day bereavement service.

    Main duties of the job

    Provide expert support and facilitation of staff in the provision of information, care, support and practical advice to women who choose to terminate their pregnancy

    Be the named midwifery contact for bereaved parents in the postnatal period

    Be the named lead and co-ordinator for women, families and staff5. Build close relations with internal/external agencies

    To ensure HTA (Human Tissue Act) compliance

    Provide expert advice and support to staff

    Provide expert advice to staff in the practical assistance to parents with regards to Registration of birth and death and making funeral arrangements for their baby

    Liaises with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to produce guidelines and protocols that reflect current practice. Advises regarding legislation relating to pregnancy loss.

    Communicates regularly with staff, patients and their relatives

    Supports the obstetrician during bereavement follow-up appointments

    Works within the Midwives Rules and Standards with particular regard to the registration of Stillbirths.

    Works with the mortuary staff

    Implement change initiatives

    Be up to date with professional developments in Midwifery

    Ensure the provision of excellent infection control practices

    To report to MBRRACE

    To lead PMRT review meetings, submit surveillance data

    To maintain a professional Midwifery registration.

    About us

    We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
  • Our values:

    We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity
  • Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Further details on this vacancy can be found in attached job description and the person specification

    Person Specification

    Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of bereavement in pregnancy
  • Ability to debate current issues.
  • Knowledge and experience of management models and practices.
  • Understanding of statutory regulations
  • Desirable

  • Visionary influence related to local and national initiatives specific to bereavement services.
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Role model with good Midwifery skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them.
  • Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict.
  • IT expertise.
  • Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
  • Report and understanding writing
  • Resilient
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Essential

  • Registered Midwife - currently practising
  • Teaching accreditation: ENB 997/PGCE or equivalent.
  • Evidence of recent further training / study.
  • Proven experience in all aspects of midwifery practice
  • Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate studies relating to midwifery care
  • Counselling qualification
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate experience and understanding in bereavement care
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Demonstratable achievement in: o Developing self and other o Changing clinical practice
  • Desirable

  • Proven recent leadership and management skills

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