Description
We are seeking a dedicated midwife to join our Community Caseload Midwife team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide total midwifery care to women, both high and low risk, under the direction of the Midwifery Practice Leader.
The role involves working in a caseload team, providing continuity of care to women throughout pregnancy, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. You will work alongside a committed link consultant, consultant midwives, senior midwives, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure women receive the best possible care.
There are two models of working:
- Set shift: Working in the community to cover clinics and home visits, with planned long shifts both nights and days to provide intrapartum care in the unit.
- On call: Working in the community to cover clinics and home visits, with on-call duties to provide cover for home and hospital births.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing total care to a caseload of women booked with the midwifery practice.
- Maintaining and developing professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations.
- Working with Trust policies and protocols to ensure high standards of care.
- Monitoring standards of care and implementing recommendations from Government and professional bodies.
- Effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff.
- Utilizing the full skills of a midwife in the provision of care to a named caseload of women.
- Participating in medical and midwifery education programs.
- Safe custody and administration of drugs.
- Assisting with the co-ordination of clinical activities and acting up when required.
- Supervising the work of non-midwife staff and students.
- Maintaining stores and equipment.
- Reporting incidents and accidents.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a variety of settings utilizing all midwifery skills.
- Driving essential for the role; car driver is essential, and a trust lease scheme is available if you are not a car owner.
We offer a competitive salary of £47,951 to £56,863 per annum, pro-rata if part-time. This is a permanent, full-time, and part-time position.
If you have any questions, please contact Claire Savory or Florence Awichi.