Newly Qualified Midwife

Job summary

To contribute to the provision of evidence based professional midwifery services.

To provide high quality holistic perinatal midwifery care sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in both the hospital and community settings, providing continuity of carer according to the local models of care. This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and all other agencies involved. To ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.

The post holder will complete the agreed LMS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6. During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings.

To act as a clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of local and national guidance and sphere of professional practice, adhering at all times to The Code for Nurses and Midwives (NMC, 2018) and working within the policies and standards detailed by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Provide safe, high quality evidence based care throughout the maternity pathway.
• Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making.
• In partnership with the woman, assesses needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights'
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified.
• Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation.
• Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care.
• Participates in provision of public health information
• Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families.
• Facilitate womens involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and postnatal care.
• Participates in departmental team meetings and other committees when necessary.
• Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by service needs.
• May be required to participate in on call rota where appropriate
• Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI
• Communicates in a clear and unbiased manner with women and families and the multi-disciplinary team

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.