Midwife for Uk

We are looking for a midwives who enjoy providing care for women who are critically ill in the childbearing period for our client.

• Work in accordance with the NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.
• Maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence in accordance within the NMC recommendations.
• Work with the Trust policies and protocols and enable all members of the practice to carry out care within these guidelines.
• Maintain good standards of care within their designated practice and assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
• Work with the MPL in the monitoring of standards of care.
• Maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff.
• Utilise the full skills of a midwife (both integral and extended) in the provision of care to women and their families.
• In liaison with the MPL ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided.
• Participate in both midwifery and maternity education programmes required as per local and trust training needs.
• Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the District Policies and Statutory Rules and Regulations.
• Assist the MPL with the coordination of the clinical activities of the practice and 'act up' when required.
• Assist with orientation programmes which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the unit and group practice.
• Supervise the work of the nonmidwife, qualified or unqualified staff as well as midwifery, medical and nursing students.
• Maintain stores and equipment ensuring proper economic use.
• Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the MPL or midwifery manager and assist in their investigation and resolution.
• Ensure that working conditions are safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

• To adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of individualised nursing/ODP care according to PHG Policies and Practice, Clinical Guidelines and national standards.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical teams.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients' condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes.
• Act as an expert member of the Recovery team.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient's condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice and developing action plans in conjunction with senior colleagues and the Clinical Governance Lead.
• To ensure that practice is evidencebased and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits, etc to formally evaluate standards of care and assist in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• Promote adherence to and fully engage with the WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery.

• Up to date Intermediate Life Support training
• Evidence of recent appropriate recovery skills
• Enthusiasm to help within the theatre department according to ability i.e circulating duties.
• Enthusiasm to work in day surgery unit and participate in ambulatory care team

• Day shift

• Bachelor's (preferred)

• Nursing: 2 years (required)

• English (required)