Specialist Midwife in Preterm Birth

A key part of the role is to liaise with the clinical leads and teams in the Wessex area to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women and babies at risk of preterm birth. You will also act as a mentor and participate as a core member of the preterm birth network. The post holder will be required to support women and their families within their pregnancy and will be required to provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to midwives and support workers in the maternity units with regards to preterm birth and work closely with the obstetrician and neonatologist for preterm birth. Will also provide a full range of midwifery care, including health education, social care and advice to women with the maternity service throughout the geographical area. Your sphere of practice encompasses provision of care to the women and babies during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. The midwife will act as an assessor for students and support other members of staff.
The midwife will work autonomously within the trust in line with departmental guidelines and in accordance with the NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives, always ensuring safe and individualised care.