Job summary We are seeking a committed and dedicated person to join our maternity team as a preterm birth midwife.
This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave commencing March 2025 for a nine month period.There has never been a better time to join us at University Hospitals of North Midlands .
You will be supported and developed by an experienced multi disciplinary team.We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will work collaboratively with the MDT to implement SBL V3 and its commitment to reducing preterm term birth.
With an already established preterm clinic, we are committed to developing the role of the midwife within this specialist field.
Main duties of the job UHNM is looking for an enthusiastic Midwife to play a decisive role in leading in the development of care and management of women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth, together with our Lead Consultant.
You will also benefit from working closely with our fantastic Fetal Medicine will provide pregnant women with risk factors for preterm labour and birth with high quality, safe midwifery care in the antenatal period.
The care will be evidence based and holistic in meeting women's individual needs and the midwife will be expected to work autonomously within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice.
Act as a mentor and or preceptor as required.
Act as a leader and effective role model, providing essentialmanagerial support in complex and sensitive situations.
About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver.
Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and person specification.
UHNM is looking for an enthusiastic Midwife to play a decisive role in leading in the development of care and management of women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth, together with our Lead Consultant.
You will also benefit from working closely with ourfantastic Fetal Medicine team.
You will provide pregnant women with risk factors for preterm labour and birth with high quality, safe midwifery care in the antenatal period.
The care will be evidence based andholistic in meeting womens individual needs and the midwife will be expected to work autonomously within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice.
Act as a mentor and or preceptor as required.
Act as a leader and effective role model, providing essentialmanagerial support in complex and sensitive situations.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife with current registration Current NMC registration Degree in Midwifery or equivalent degree level study in health related subject mentorship qualification Desirable Postgraduate qualification Managerial/leadership qualification Current driving licence Proven record of change management Knowledge, skills and training Essential Minimum 3 years post registration experience Ability to use own initiative excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills Desirable Management skills IT skills Report writing skills Counselling skills Risk management/ RCA training experience of clinical audit