Additionally, the role encompasses educating expectant mothers on various aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, assessing and managing risks, and ensuring continuity of care by escalating complex cases when necessary. The Senior Midwife will also develop clinical protocols, conduct audits, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Advocating for patient choices and creating a welcoming environment are essential parts of the position, along with administrative duties like duty rota planning and leading staff orientation and performance reviews. The Senior Midwife will also support the antenatal Matron in leadership and management efforts within the maternity services.
The Senior Midwife in the Antenatal Clinic will lead and oversee midwifery services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for expectant mothers and their families. This role involves providing comprehensive antenatal care, coordinating complex cases, managing clinic workflows, and supporting junior staff development. The Senior Midwife will also play a key role in interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver person-centred care tailored to each patient's medical, emotional, and social needs.
Provide skilled and compassionate antenatal care, including routine assessments, screenings, and consultations. Manage complex cases, ensuring continuity of care.
Supervise and mentor midwives and support staff, fostering professional growth and a positive clinic environment. Allocate resources and staff schedules to optimize patient care and clinic efficiency.
Empower and educate expectant mothers on pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum care. Offer guidance on lifestyle, nutrition, mental health, and physical health throughout pregnancy.
Identify, assess, and manage potential risks during pregnancy. Escalate complex cases to obstetricians and other specialists as needed, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
Develop, implement, and monitor clinical protocols to meet regulatory standards and improve patient outcomes. Conduct audits, maintain accurate records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with obstetricians, paediatricians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create coordinated care plans, especially for high-risk pregnancies.
Advocate for patient choices and informed consent, respecting cultural, personal, and medical preferences. Address concerns and ensure a positive clinic experience.
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- Promote a friendly and welcome atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients and staff at all times maintaining the values and behaviours ethos within the Trust.
- To co-ordinate the clinical activities within the antenatal clinic.
- Participate in meeting government activity targets.
- To inform the Midwifery Matron about conditions in the clinic and to ensure that appropriate use is made of midwifery and medical time. Plan and compile duty rotas to ensure appropriate use of midwifery resource.
- Deputise for the antenatal Matron as required and support in the Leadership and management of the antenatal maternity services.
- To arrange and develop orientation programmes which familiarise new members of staff with the organisation and clinical demands of the antenatal clinic. Implement individual performance reviews of staff within the antenatal clinic.
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