Senior Midwifery Practitioner - Preterm Birth Midwife

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us .
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
The University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Maternity Service is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a committed, motivated, and experienced professional to provide leadership as the role of preterm birth midwife.
This vital position within the service and involves close collaboration with all maternity and neonatal consultant leads and in particular the preterm birth consultant team to ensure pregnant women and birthing individuals with risk factors for preterm labour and birth receive safe care management which enhance outcomes.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to work independently provide antenatal support and assessment for high-risk pregnancies, but also to develop new skills.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service .
The role of the preterm birth midwife is crucial in directing the advancement of care and management pathways for women and birthing individuals at a heightened risk of preterm delivery. The successful candidate will engage in a collaborative approach with the consultant team specialising in preterm births and other members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the essential objectives aimed at reducing the incidence of preterm births. Additionally, this position allows the opportunity to operate independently within the preterm antenatal clinic, prioritising the family’s experience as a central aspect of the service. For those passionate about enhancing safety and outcomes in preterm births and who possess the requisite clinical expertise, this role presents an excellent opportunity to further improve their skills.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both clinically and professionally, and be committed to providing safe, personalised care to women, birthing individuals, and their families. The role requires flexibility to deliver clinical care across various shifts, including nights and weekends.

• Have an in-depth knowledge of national and local guidelines essential in developing this service.
• Have experience in audit and monitoring outcomes.
• Have a good understanding of perinatal mortality and morbidity outcomes for this group.
• Be able to develop pathways to support our colleagues and our families.
• To plan, assess and evaluate full programme of individualised care needs.
• Be the midwifery link for prevention of preterm birth.
• Work autonomously within NMC, National Standards.
• Support national drivers including Saving Babies Lives “Reducing Pre-Term Birth”.
• Provide leadership for this service.
• Participate with education and training to midwives who are caring for families who are at risk of preterm birth.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure all aspects of the preterm birth service are monitored and managed effectively.
• Deliver quality improvements within this service.
• Lead on audits that are appropriate to the service.
• Engage when appropriate at a regional level with preterm birth best practice and learning.