Preceptorship Midwife Ipswich/ Colchester inColchester/Ipswich inColchester/Ipswich PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
Opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive maternity team, fostering collaboration and learning.
Diverse experience by rotating through various settings, antenatal, postnatal, delivery suite, triage, and community care.
Strong emphasis on continued learning and professional development to enhance midwifery skills.
Involvement in planning and coordinating care, allowing for a proactive approach to patient management.
Ability to make a direct positive impact on the lives of mothers and newborns in the community.
Professional growth opportunities facilitated by a flexible working environment.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate and motivated Band 5 Midwives for its Maternity teams in Colchester and Ipswich, specifically targeting Student Midwives qualifying in 2024. Applicants must have completed their placement with ESNEFT and will be expected to demonstrate strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
The role involves rotating through various maternity areas, including antenatal settings, postnatal wards, delivery suites, and community care, where the post holder will coordinate and direct activities to ensure optimal patient care and foster continuous learning. Please note that the job listing may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The role involves rotating through various maternity areas, including antenatal settings, postnatal wards, delivery suites, and community care, where the post holder will coordinate and direct activities to ensure optimal patient care and foster continuous learning. Please note that the job listing may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Are you a Student Midwife qualifying in 2024?
Are you a highly motivated person with a caring and compassionate personality?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for Band 5 Midwives to come and join our fantastic Maternity teams at ESNEFT.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
Only students with ESNEFT placement to apply
We are recruiting for both Ipswich and Colchester Hospital. You may be offered a job at the site you did not train in.
Please be advised we will close the advert earlier ifsufficientamount of applications are received.
The post holder will work across all areas on maternity rotating through antenatal settings, postnatal/antenatal ward, delivery suite/birthing unit, triage/DAU and community.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning, organising and directing activities to ensure optimum care is achieved and continued learning is created and maintained.
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in a career as a midwife?
2. What drew you to apply for this position with our Trust, specifically?
3. As a student midwife qualifying in 2024, could you describe your clinical placement experiences? What did you learn from them?
4. How have your studies prepared you for the challenges you'll face as a qualified midwife?
5. The role requires excellent organisational skills. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to prioritise multiple tasks? How did you manage it?
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in a career as a midwife?
2. What drew you to apply for this position with our Trust, specifically?
3. As a student midwife qualifying in 2024, could you describe your clinical placement experiences? What did you learn from them?
4. How have your studies prepared you for the challenges you'll face as a qualified midwife?
5. The role requires excellent organisational skills. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to prioritise multiple tasks? How did you manage it?
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To work as a Preceptorship Midwife in Ipswich or Colchester, UK, you'll need to possess a combination of professional qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here's a general outline of the skills and qualifications required:
Qualifications
1. Registered Midwife: You must be a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
2. Midwifery Degree: A bachelor's degree in midwifery or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
Clinical Skills
1. Clinical Competence: Ability to perform all aspects of midwifery care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
2. Assessment Skills: Proficient in assessing the physical and emotional well-being of expectant mothers and their newborns.
3. Emergency Response: Skills in managing obstetric emergencies and performing life-saving measures when necessary.
Communication Skills
1. Patient Interaction: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
2. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Documentation: Accurate and timely documentation of patient care and communication with other healthcare professionals.
Professional Skills
1. Critical Thinking: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively based on clinical judgment.
2. Teaching and Mentoring: Skills to educate students and new staff; ability to provide preceptorship and support to junior midwives or healthcare students.
3. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds of patients and tailoring care to meet their individual needs.
Personal Attributes
1. Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrating genuine care for patients and their families.
2. Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of midwifery and adapt to changing circumstances.
3. Attention to Detail: Ensuring all aspects of care are handled with precision and accuracy, particularly in documentation and medication administration.
Professional Development
1. Continuing Education: Commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and new developments in midwifery.
2. Reflective Practice: Ability to reflect on personal practice and seek feedback for improvement.
Additional Requirements
1. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding of infection control, risk assessment, and safety protocols in healthcare settings.
2. IT Skills: Proficiency in using healthcare information technology systems for documentation and communication.
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