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Job overview

The Assistant Midwifery Practitioner (AMP) will work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team and have responsibility for their own practice and behaviours. In the ward setting they will be allocated their own caseload of patients by the registered midwife and will be expected to work independently, holistically assessing individual needs, planning, and prioritising their caseload. They will implement evidence-based care, evaluating the outcomes of that care under the minimal supervision of the registered midwife. The post holder will provide advanced support for the midwife in providing woman-centred care in the postnatal setting, under the supervision of the midwife.

South Tees Hospitals Maternity Services is a progressive, innovative service that facilitates over 5000 births per year on two sites.

We are constantly striving to improve our services for the women, babies and their families and the working environment for our staff.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant practitioner to join our team and undertake a midwifery conversion to become an assistant midwifery practitioner (AMP).The role is based on postnatal/transitional care settings. The post is potentially working across The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital.

Interested applicants should demonstrate the transferable skills required to effectively work alongside the midwifery team as well as:

1. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and team working
   2. Evidence of involvement in service development
   3. Good working knowledge of IT systems

The assistant midwifery practitioner will be expected to work within defined Trust policies, procedures competencies. They will develop treatment plans for patients creating a safe, caring environment that provides privacy, dignity, and respect for the patient.

The assistant midwifery practitioner should at all times act in the best interests of patients. They should demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours, the Trust Code of Conduct and the nursing and midwifery 6C’s.

The post holder will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the management and development of compassionate, high quality patient care. They should support and help drive the quality improvement agenda and change within the working area.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.  This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

·        Your Leadership Impact

·        Leading Your Team to Success

·        Service Improvement for Beginners

·        Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.