Midwife

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to the NMC Rules and Code of Practice at all times and abide by the Code of Professional Practice. Accepts responsibility for personal, professional and education needs, including the attendance on in-services training and statutory study days. To support and empower women throughout pregnancy and postnatal childbirth experience enabling them to make informed choice about their care, which is safe, effective and evidence based. To work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within Trust guidelines. To participate with audit and research within Maternity Services. Provide sensitive and appropriate support for bereaved parents and demanding family situations. This may include issues relating to Child Protection, Substance Misuse and Domestic Violence. Actively promote health promotion issues and participate in parent education. Report all accidents and incidents in line with risk management policy. Responsible for maintaining midwifery
competencies by acquiring and consolidating the requisite knowledge and skills for safe midwifery practice. Actively participate in the change process brought about by new initiatives in practice based on current evidence. To ensure compliance to all Trust Risk Management, Research Governance and Infection Control Policies and Procedures and abide by the Standards for Better Health To maintain contemporaneous documentation in line with Trust guidelines, Quality and Risk standards. Undertake appropriate mandatory training in infection control and comply with all Trust Infection Control policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the hand hygiene policy Take responsibility for managing own health and well being. The post holder is aware and identifies concerns relating to child protection (Childrens Act, 1989) to Clinical lead for area, liaising with the Named Nurse for Child Protection, Matron for Womens Health and the multidisciplinary team where necessary. To show regard and
respect for different ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs within the provision of all aspects of midwifery care. To contribute to the achievement of quality and performance targets within work Area. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Promote effective communication within the Multiprofessional teams, the public and other agencies. Act as a mentor to Student Midwives/Nurses and provide support for more Junior staff. Helps in the maintenance of a safe working environment and identifies problems to the immediate Manager/shift leader. To comply with Maternity Services guidance on security of the newborn and baby Tagging security system, reporting any concerns to line manager To participate in the formulation of policies and protocols relevant to the Speciality. To provide leadership and support of the shift and oversee the Maternity Unit out of hours in the absence of the Delivery Suite Shift Leader as required.