Kernowflex (Bank) Midwife

Zero Hours Contract

Our Maternity Services in Cornwall have recently been transformed with national recognition which we are immensely proud of. As a result, we have had overwhelming executive support to progress the strategy for our Maternity Transformation agenda. We are now looking for enthusiastic midwives to join our fabulous team to support our vision.

We can offer you the chance to gain experience in all areas of midwifery practice with one of our rotational posts. All our team members join an innovative multidisciplinary training week and we value our staff development. There are lots of opportunities to be involved with quality improvement initiatives we listen to you, your ideas and support you to action them. Our management approach is collaborative and respectful and we will support you to be the best you can be. We know that this is the only way that our women and their families will get the best care possible.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of the Midwifery Team, providing a high standard of individualised care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the hospital setting.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

To be able to work in all areas of midwifery practice according to service needs.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based care for the women and their families.

To act as an advocate for the woman ensuring the provision of appropriateinformation and support services.

Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.

To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.

Assist in the development and review of policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

Kernowflex (Bank) Midwife

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

Competitive rates of pay with increments.

Access to the NHS pension scheme.

Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable).

A flexible working pattern to suit you.

Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts.

Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives.

Weekly pay.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of on-going relevant continuing professional development, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies for B6
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Possession of a relevant degree or studying towards
• Assessing and mentoring qualification/B5 expectation
• Evidence of Alternative Therapies training/within training
• Newborn Life Support
• NIPE

Experience

Essential

• Good level of post registration experience, including experience within relevant clinical environment/successful completion of Midwifery Degree
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience for B6
• Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care

Desirable

• Previous experience of taking part in research and audit
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving for B6
• Experience of handling and reporting clinical incidents and complaints
• Previous experience in Quality Improvement Methdology

Skills & Knowledge expected

Essential

• Excellent midwifery clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, Health and Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues

Desirable

• Appraisal skills
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing, including the modernisation agenda
• Cannulation
• A knowledge of how to handling clinical incidents and complaints

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6822577