Community Midwife inStoke on Trent inStoke on Trent PUBLISHED
FRI 13 DEC 2024
Candidates must hold a current midwifery PIN and be prepared to work flexible hours, including on-call duties to support homebirths. Additionally, midwives will have the opportunity to maintain their intrapartum skills at the Midwife Birth Centre and will participate in the Continuity of Carer model, fostering strong professional relationships within the team. A full driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential for this position.
A number of opportunities have arisen for dedicated and committed midwives to join the community midwifery team. We currently have vacancy for community midwives to work in the County team.
Community midwifery supports a wide geographical area. There are 5 community hubs based in community settings. Community midwives benefit from working within small, well-led teams. Each midwife has an allocated caseload and we maximise locality working by utilising children's centres, community hospitals and public buildings.
- To maintain your intrapartum skills you will be supported to work on the Midwife Birth Centre.
- We are looking for midwives who already have a PIN number and are passionate about delivering high quality, safe care to women.
- We have permanent contracts for enthusiastic midwives to provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- You will need to be versatile and have excellent communication skills. Team working is an essential part of the role.
- There is an expectation that the role will involve unsociable hours and on call to support homebirth and escalation.
- Access to a vehicle and full drivers licence is required.
The midwife will participate in high quality care for women and their families, also providing mentorship and professional support to enable students and maternity support workers to do the same.
As a rotational post the midwife will have the opportunity to gain experience and maintain skills within antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. There is also an expectation that the midwife will be involved in Continuity of Carer.
The midwife works autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professional practice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate. The midwife will work within their sphere of practice in accordance with NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
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For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager, Debbie Tomlinson using the below contact details.
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