Rotational Midwife, Band 6 - London, United Kingdom - St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Undertake care of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, delivery and during the postnatal period within the hospital.

Facilitate and continually assess, implement and evaluate all midwifery care, in line with current evidence, unit policies and guidelines, and the NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.

In conjunction with the midwifery coordinator and midwifery management team develop the ward/department/community philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented to deliver evidenced based woman centred midwifery care.

Have undertaken and successfully completed the Preceptee Booklet/ Portfolio (or near to completion).

Be skilled in undertaking IV drug administration, cannulation, perineal suturing.

Be skilled in undertaking, or willing to develop, skills required to safely and competently undertake a home birth Provide support and advice following miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death.

Ensure the safe care and custody of drugs in accordance with the hospital policy and the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.

Be confident and competent in dealing with obstetric emergencies in hospital and community setting as appropriate such as shoulder dystocia, post partum haemorrhage, neonatal resuscitation, maternal resuscitation and unexpected breech birth.

Ensure that accurate, clear, contemporaneous, legible records are kept with evidence of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Monitor standards and take corrective action as appropriate reporting to the midwifery coordinator/ lead midwife. Ensure due regard is given to needs, customs, values and spiritual beliefs of women and their families. Assess the needs of women and their families and friends and deal with them sensitively.

Responsible for the protection and safe guarding of children, with an awareness of child protection procedures, and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.

Have involvement in the care of women and their families following bereavement, giving appropriate and sensitive emotional support Have an understanding of the guidelines relating to mental health issues and the referral process.

Please see attached job description and personal specifications for full details of job role.