Midwife - Worthing, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Worthing, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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This is an exciting opportunity to come and make a difference to the women and their families we care for.

We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team in West Sussex, where commitment to providing high quality, woman-centred care is our passion.

We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team

All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.


To provide a high standard of Midwifery care to women and pregnant people before during and following childbirth in both Acute and Primary Care Settings according to Trust Policies and Standards.


As a qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide the necessary supervision, care and advice to women and pregnant people during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries under their own responsibility and care of the new born.

Work autonomously in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council's "Midwives Rules" and Trust Guidelines.

The post holder will be required to participate in their continuing professional development and other development activities including preceptorship.


The post holder requires effective communication skills and an ability to provide support for the Co-ordinators to ensure effective core team working.


At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Communications and Relationship skills


The post holder is required to:
Establish and maintain relationships with the women, families and multidisciplinary team through excellent communication

Have the ability to motivate, negotiate and train others.

Demonstrate the ability to empathise and communicate unpleasant news sensitively.

Provide counselling and reassurance within their scope of responsibility. Where barriers and difficulties arise in exercising these skills early identification and referral will be expected.

Empower the woman to make informed choices whilst being aware of safeguarding issues and act as an advocate as necessary

Liaise and participate with child protection issues at all levels.

Analytical and Judgemental skills


The post holder is required to:
Be experts in the provision and facilitation of physiological birth

Provide and facilitate the care of women with complex needs in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

Plan and implement individualised care whilst advocating for the women where necessary

Recognise, risk assess and report any deviation from the normal involving senior midwifery and medical staff

Take appropriate action in emergency situations and decide on the best course of action/treatment according to local policy.

Planning and Organisational skills


The post holder is required to:
Be aware of their role in the departmental and organisational structure.

To engage in activities which support the day to day running of the Maternity Department

Prioritise own time and workload to ensure priorities are met and quality is not compromised

Participate in the training, supervision and mentorship of junior colleagues and student midwives

Patient/Client Care


The post holder is required to:
Refer to departmental guidelines, as well as local and national policies whilst planning and implementing evidence based, safe, holistic care for the woman and her baby

Maintain effective relations with the multidisciplinary team to reassess, and evaluate care plans and promptly act to implement these changes

Take into consideration the needs of women as
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