Community Midwife

at  Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit band 6 experienced midwives with an interest in providing Community Midwifery care to a caseload of women, The successful applicants will be confident and competent in all aspects of midwifery care.
We currently have three community midwifery teams (Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough) which cover a large geographical area.
You will work as a member of the midwifery team, taking responsibility for clients and babies at home and in the clinic setting. At all times adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct 2015 (NMC). Shift patterns may vary depending on the area and the model of care in place, however flexibility will be required to cover days, and an out-of-hours on call rota 7 days per week to ensure comprehensive service provision. The post holder will be required to have access to a car/transport and ability to travel between locations and provide home visits.
As a Midwife, you will offer individualised, evidence-based care to a diverse group of service users. Your approach will be adaptable to meet the unique needs of each service user, operating independently and flexibly.
The postholder will be required to work flexibly across all settings, encompassing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and community services, consistently honing skills in all facets of midwifery care. Establishing trustworthy relationships with service users is fundamental, whilst fostering an environment of safety where service users are empowered to make informed decisions and formulate personalised care plans.
We have full time and part time job roles available and are supportive of flexible working requirements. We foster a culture of safety and engagement with our workforce and as your senior leaders we will be accessible and available to support you and your development
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

3. EDUCATION

To act as mentor/assessor of student nurses/midwives, Midwifery Support Workers and Health Care Assistants, providing mentorship/clinical supervision as required.
To assist in developing and creating a suitable learning environment, including ensuring relevant educational material is available on the ward and shared with others.
Participate in the teaching of mothers and partners as required. Participate in organised programmes of health education for women and their partners.
Participate in and identify own KSF Appraisal/Personal Development Plan in accordance with the Trust appraisal/performance review process.
Participate in emergency obstetric skill drills as required.
To participate in the teaching and mentoring of all students, Ward Based Care Assistants and Maternity Support Workers as required.
Participate and undertake any other such training and development as required in accordance with the requirements of the role and the needs of the service.
To ensure participation in annual restorative clinical supervision with the named Professional Midwifery Advocate.

4.MANAGERIAL

Follow the Trust protocols in relation to all complaints and report all complaints to the Ward/ Community Matron or Lead Midwife.
Establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and with other wards/departments within the hospital.
Ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively, taking responsibility for ensuring equipment is regularly tested and maintained.
Act in accordance with KGH-NHS Trust Policy detailing ordering, storage, preparation and administration of medicines, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
Assist with the orientation of new staff as required and be a named preceptor as identified.
Ensure knowledge of Trust Safeguarding processes, seeking guidance and support when required to initiate referral to other agencies. To participate in case conferences and generation of reports as required. To Liaise closely with the named midwife for safeguarding as indicated.
Ensure adherence to Trust and national guidelines, policies and procedures regarding the Safeguarding of Children and Adults.
Participate in Ward / Team and CBU meetings as required.
Participate in identifying and minimising clinical risk in line with the Trusts Risk Management and Midwifery Risk strategies.
Liaise with the Matron or Lead Midwife regarding workload, staffing levels and the needs of the area as required

Please refer the Job description for details