Here at CHFT we are excited to advertise for newly qualified midwives with current NMC registration. The position will be a rotational post and the NQM will work throughout our maternity service gaining valuable experience as a newly qualified registrant.
The position is a fixed term contract and will be for 12 months.
At CHFT we offer a robust preceptorship programme to assist with the transition from student midwife to band 5 midwife. We work in-line with the national preceptorship standards and all NQM complete the preceptorship programme in 12-18 months post qualification with the assistance of our clinical education midwives and wider multidisciplinary team.
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitate women’s involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and postnatal care. when necessary.
- Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by service needs.
- 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.
- Works within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice.
- Liaises with outside agencies to enhance individualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse or substance misuse.
- Maintains professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy.
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: lauren whitworth Job title: Midwifery manager Email address: lauren.whitworth@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01422 223524
Lauren Whitworth is the recruitment midwife for the trust and can be contacted via email for any queries regarding the role advertised.
