Consultant midwife in Thornton Heath inThornton Heath PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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The Consultant midwife will demonstrate strong leadership and lead on strategic initiatives to promote and facilitate childbirth in all clinical settings. As an expert midwife they will have extensive theoretical and practical knowledge. With extensive experience of clinical skills needed to promote midwifery in a modern maternity setting. The role will be to lead and support midwives to realise their full potential as autonomous practitioners placing women, pregnant people and their families at the centre of care planning. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Midwifery and the midwifery senior management team to develop a Maternity service which is responsive to the needs of women, pregnant people and staff. The consultant midwife will support with the strategic direction of the services Public health portfolio and ensure clinical excellence and research drive changes within the public health setting which are relevant for our population.
A key component of this post is to ensure that the service users experience is of the highest quality, inspiring public confidence. The Consultant midwife will ensure that all women and pregnant people are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. This will be achieved by high clinical visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mary Dehinbo Job title: Director of Midwifery, Gynaecology and Neonatal. Email address: Telephone number: 02
please email if interested in this post
A key component of this post is to ensure that the service users experience is of the highest quality, inspiring public confidence. The Consultant midwife will ensure that all women and pregnant people are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. This will be achieved by high clinical visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
- Provide a role model for midwives by practising skills of the highest order, whilst exercising a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
- Provide colleagues women and birthing people with a high level of specialist knowledge and highly developed practical skills.
- Develop and maintain evidence based guidelines for holistic pregnancy practice.
- Develop strategies to ensure women and pregnant people with complex needs benefit fully from a multidisciplinary approach to their care.
- Be prepared to make decisions about practice where precedents do not exist and where appropriate, without recourse to others based on sound clinical evidence.
- Provide emotional support in difficult and or distressing circumstances
- Able to convey unwelcome news to staff and women when appropriate.
- Advice and support to colleagues when standard protocols do not apply or exist.
- Lead the development of staff to become confident in decision making through empowerment, support and evidence based knowledge.
- Contribute to the reduction in clinical interventions,
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mary Dehinbo Job title: Director of Midwifery, Gynaecology and Neonatal. Email address: Telephone number: 02
please email if interested in this post
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To work as a Consultant Midwife in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skills, along with specific qualifications and experience. Here are the key skills and qualifications required:
Qualifications:
1. Registered Midwife: You must be a registered midwife with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
2. Postgraduate Degree: A Master’s degree (MSc) in Midwifery or a related field is typically required. Some roles may also require a PhD or a Doctorate.
3. Extended Clinical Experience: Significant midwifery experience is essential, often requiring at least 5 years in practice, with some of that time spent in a senior role.
Key Skills:
1. Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of midwifery practices, childbirth, and maternal and neonatal health.
2. Leadership and Management: Skills in leading teams, managing resources, and developing services to improve maternity care.
3. Teaching and Training: Ability to educate and mentor student midwives and less experienced colleagues, as well as develop training programs.
4. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Capable of conducting research, interpreting findings, and implementing evidence-based practices in midwifery.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to effectively support and guide women and families through their maternity journey.
7. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations, make informed decisions, and implement appropriate care plans.
8. Advocacy: A commitment to advocating for women’s rights and choices in maternity care, ensuring that care is woman-centered.
9. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures while providing care tailored to individual needs.
10. Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple priorities and maintaining high standards in service delivery.
Additional Skills:
- Networking: Building professional relationships with other health care professionals and organizations.
- Policy Development: Involvement in developing policies and guidelines to enhance care quality in maternity services.
- Change Management: Ability to implement and manage change effectively within maternity services.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on best practices, new research, and evolving guidelines in midwifery.
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