Midwife

Band 6 MidwifeIsle of Wight NHS TrustMaternity DepartmentSt Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TGMonday to Sunday (Long Days, Nights including weekends)£34ph Weekdays, £38ph Saturday and Nights, £42ph Sundays and Bank HolidaysJob StatementTo participate in the integrated midwifery model working within both community and all areas ofthe acute setting working shifts, including day and night shiftsTo partake in the morning multidisciplinary handover in the absence of a Clinical Lead MidwifeTo act as shift lead in the absence of a Clinical Lead MidwifeParticipate in the on-call rota for both hospital and community as part of the escalation process aswell as promoting and facilitating home birthsBe confident in dealing with obstetric emergencies in hospital and community setting asappropriateEnsure that accurate, clear and contemporaneous, legible records are kept with evidence ofassessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.To be responsible for delivering and maintaining a high standard of day-to-day evidence-basedpractice for all women and birthing people in the designated clinical area/caseloadTo maintain and continually develop in-depth specialist knowledge of midwifery practice relevantto the individual clinical areaTo engage with women, birthing people and their families to encourage and promote holisticindividualised careProvide support and advice following pregnancy lossEnsure the safe custody of drugs in accordance with the hospital policy and The Code (NMC,2018)Responsible for the protection of safeguarding of children with an awareness of child protectionsproceduresTo be a source of reference regarding Health Education and Social CareTo act as a practice supervisor- and/or assessor for student midwivesWe also offer a £250 bonus for starting this contractIf you know anyone who may be interested in the position we can also offer a £250 referral feeIf this is of interest, please just respond to this advert or call Jake on .