To work as a prime care provider, alongside the midwives, in all aspects of maternity care working on a 24 hour rotational basis throughout all clinical areas of the maternity unit. This will include postnatal, recovery and maternity HDU.
Main duties of the job
Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues. This includes advanced life support, dealing with complex obstetric cases, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.
Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supporting/supervising students and junior medical staff.
Ensure quality standards are met.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.
Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework.
Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs.
Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
Recognition of deviation from normal postnatal recovery, appropriate referral/action/follow up taken.
Management of Child Protection concerns.
Management of Maternal Mental Health cases.
Demonstrate accurate dissemination of discharge information to parents.
Complete a discharge on CMIS and communicate to relevant staff/team.
Management of postnatal environment on daily basis, delegating non-nursing tasks and deploying staff appropriately.
Ensure safe and efficient daily running of environment liaising with support services as necessary i.e. catering/domestic/supplies/pharmacy/portering etc.
Organisational and Professional Development
Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development.
Maintain a professional portfolio.
Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan.
Uphold and maintain the Trust's values.
Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:
Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital.
NMC.
Women and Children's Division.
Communication
Remain polite and courteous in all situations.
Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times.
Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible.
Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy.
Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff.
Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse Nursing diploma/degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
Evidence of self-development within nursing training Demonstrable evidence of safety and quality for all women and their families
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate maternity experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable communication skills Demonstrable clinical skills Ability to work within the MDT Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Promote normality of care for women where possible
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
289-SC-2361 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
Practice, maintain and teach advanced clinical skills to appropriate staff groups e.g. student midwives and junior colleagues. This includes advanced life support, dealing with complex obstetric cases, siting of I.V infusions and other procedures required in the care of high-risk women.
Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supporting/supervising students and junior medical staff.
Ensure quality standards are met.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Interpret clinical findings and advise on the appropriate management pathway.
Influence policy through setting, monitoring and reviewing standards and procedures within the clinical governance framework.
Participate in audit programmes in line with service development and needs.
Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
Recognition of deviation from normal postnatal recovery, appropriate referral/action/follow up taken.
Management of Child Protection concerns.
Management of Maternal Mental Health cases.
Demonstrate accurate dissemination of discharge information to parents.
Complete a discharge on CMIS and communicate to relevant staff/team.
Management of postnatal environment on daily basis, delegating non-nursing tasks and deploying staff appropriately.
Ensure safe and efficient daily running of environment liaising with support services as necessary i.e. catering/domestic/supplies/pharmacy/portering etc.
Organisational and Professional Development
Identify own development needs and actively work towards own professional development.
Maintain a professional portfolio.
Have an annual appraisal to agree objectives and a personal development plan.
Uphold and maintain the Trust's values.
Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
Carry out the procedures, policies and guidelines of:
Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital.
NMC.
Women and Children's Division.
Communication
Remain polite and courteous in all situations.
Communicate complex and sensitive information to clients, staff and other agencies as required, on a regular basis respecting confidentiality at all times.
Participate in monthly meetings within the maternity unit when possible.
Manage complaints efficiently in line with trust policy.
Report clinical and non-clinical risk management issues in line with trust policy and ensure appropriate feedback to staff.
Ensure effective communication with the MDT is maintained at all times.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse Nursing diploma/degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
Evidence of self-development within nursing training Demonstrable evidence of safety and quality for all women and their families
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate maternity experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable communication skills Demonstrable clinical skills Ability to work within the MDT Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Promote normality of care for women where possible
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
289-SC-2361 #J-18808-Ljbffr
