Midwife (Band 5/6)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

To assess womens needs, plan, implement and evaluate care on an individual basis. To maintain contemporaneous, accurate and precise documentation relating to patient care in accordance with NMC rules To work within national and local guidelines relating to midwifery practice To maintain existing clinical expertise and develop new skills Maintain clear, unbiased communication with women and their families and all other professionals involved in care To be involved in quality assurance and clinical audit To be involved in midwifery research making efforts to improve care Ensure that personal staff development review is undertaken and reviewed as planned To assist support team members in achieving common objectives of the team Discuss any areas of concern relating to professional practice with the Ward / Department Manager / Team Leader To supervise and participate in the teaching of students, midwives, and junior staff within Maternity Services and to give appropriate support and advice to junior staff. To act up in the absence of the team leader/manager as required. To liaise with other professional groups and provide advice as necessary and assist in the provision of a multi-disciplinary approach to care, co-ordinating all aspects of care in the best interests of the mothers and their babies.
Participate in the on call rota for the maternity unit to support at times of heightened activity and escalation

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