Job Advertisement: Band 6 Midwife
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,954 - £59,343 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel is currently seeking an Integrated Midwife for a rewarding opportunity within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing autonomous, evidence-based, women-centered midwifery care. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, various agencies, representatives, and service users. The integrated midwife will work across both ward and community services, covering day and night shifts within a rota period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver midwifery care throughout the pregnancy continuum, either in the maternity unit or community setting, to women and babies.
- Coordinate and maintain a high standard of evidence-based practice for all families in the community caseload.
- Participate in on-call rotas for the maternity unit.
Requirements:
- Registered Midwife
- Previous UK experience working as a Midwife
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Serve as the woman's advocate in delivering the highest standard of midwifery care.
- Develop flexible, high-quality individual models of care.
- Assess the woman's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs using evidence-based practice.
- Maintain accurate records and reports in accordance with standards.
- Monitor the woman's condition and take appropriate action as needed.
- Keep the woman and her family informed while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensure flexible midwifery care to meet diverse needs.
- Comply with policies for medication management.
- Undertake relevant clinical skills and interventions.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and service providers.
Organisation, Management, and Leadership:
- Act as a role model in service user care.
- Participate in team working and practice development.
- Contribute to the development of maternity policies and guidelines.
- Work with the management team to develop services for midwifery provision.
- Assist in professional development and training for the midwifery team.
Training and Education:
- Participate in audit programs and utilise research for service development.
- Undertake statutory training and promote professional development.
- Act as a mentor/preceptor to learners in the clinical area.
- Maintain competence in relevant skills and emergency procedures.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients/clients and their significant others.
- Provide unbiased, evidence-based information to facilitate informed choice.
- Maintain effective communication within the team and with management.
- Act as an advocate for patients/clients and staff.
- Ensure compliance with communication standards.
Infection Control:
- Comply with infection control measures and waste disposal policies.
- Clean and disinfect equipment as necessary.
Evidence-Based Care, Quality, and Standards:
- Keep up-to-date with specialty trends and ensure evidence-based practice.
- Participate in setting and evaluating care standards.
- Manage clinical risks and participate in incident reporting and audits.
- Maintain professionalism and dignity in all interactions.
- Use information technology to improve practice.
Legal and Professional Responsibilities:
- Adhere to policies and procedures.
- Provide a safe environment and cooperate with statutory requirements.
- Maintain registration and comply with professional standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay informed about legal matters.
Health, Safety, and Security:
- Report incidents and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality:
- Comply with policies and training on diversity and equality.
The post holder will undergo an occupational health screening and a criminal records disclosure as part of the recruitment process.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
