Job Title: Inpatients Midwife
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Shift Allowance: 07:30 am - 20:30 pm & 20:00 pm - 08:00 am
Salary: £56,972.03 - £60,931.11 per annum
Job Overview
An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a midwife to become part of our client's esteemed maternity services. This rotational role initiates within the inpatient setting, with planned transitions to the antenatal clinic and community services. Jersey boasts a thriving maternity service emphasising continuity of care and an unwavering dedication to providing exemplary service, commencing from the antenatal phase. Our client's core values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improvement underpin every interaction with service users, their families, and colleagues, guiding them towards excellence. They champion normalcy and strive to deliver superior, safe, and effective care tailored to Jersey's families. Their commitment to staff welfare is evident in the plethora of enticing benefits they offer at all levels, coupled with a highly competitive salary and unparalleled opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are an ambitious, proactive midwife seeking a fulfilling career and an enviable work-life balance, look no further. Jersey offers not only a rewarding professional environment but also stunning beaches, abundant sunshine, and a vibrant culinary and retail scene. Situated just off the coast of France with convenient air and sea links to the UK, Jersey provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.
Job Specific Outcomes
As an autonomous practitioner, each midwife is accountable for the care provided to service users and their babies. They are specialists in midwifery practice, capable of leading the care of low-risk service users and coordinating care for high-risk cases in collaboration with the obstetric team. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing care in partnership with doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Supporting service users and families with limited English by arranging interpreting services.
- Offering effective leadership, supervision, and teaching to qualified and unqualified staff.
- Performing clinical tasks and risk assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely escalation of concerns.
- Adhering to relevant Health & Community Services policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
- Assisting doctors with medical procedures, including instrumental and operative deliveries.
- Providing comprehensive education, advice, and counselling to service users and their families.
- Actively participating in the review, development, and improvement of maternity services.
- Proactively managing risks and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrating professional behavior, respecting privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of service users.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Empathy and effective communication skills, especially during challenging situations.
- The ability to support and counsel colleagues during difficult times.
- Strong negotiation, motivation, persuasion, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in engaging with stakeholders at various levels.
- A commitment to self-development and adherence to professional standards.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection issues.
Qualifications
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Midwifery Degree or equivalent
- Basic Adult Life Support
- Level 3 Safeguarding Qualification
- Clinical Skills qualifications (e.g., PROMPT, BFI, cannulation & venepuncture)
- NIPE (Newborn and Infant Physical Examination) Certification
- Neonatal Life Support
Knowledge
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Awareness of professional responsibilities and limits of scope and authority.
- Understanding of healthcare-associated midwifery issues and principles of confidentiality.
- Commitment to self-development and continuous professional growth.
Technical / Work-based Skills
The ideal candidate will exhibit:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- A clean B1 driving licence.
- Strong reasoning, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Adaptability, self-motivation, and strong teamwork skills.
Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive experience engaging with service users and maintaining high standards of care.
- Demonstrated clinical outcome measures for service users.
- Experience as a student supervisor and assessor.
- Proven post-registration experience.
Join Us
Across Jersey and public service, we offer a diverse range of opportunities for professional growth and development. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds and perspectives to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where new ideas flourish, and careers thrive. Join us on this exciting journey and embark on a fulfilling career in one of the most picturesque settings in the British Isles. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
