Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Post holder will cover the birth choices clinic three days per week. Wednesday and Friday and third day can be flexible)
- Job ref
- 289-SC-2368
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chelsea & Westminster NHS Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Birth Choices Midwife
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
· We have a 12 month secondment opportunity for a midwife to join our birth choices team.
The Birth Choices Midwife will be responsible for assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care.
The Birth Choices Midwife will support the birth choices pathway where women are able to explore their options with evidenced based information and individualised discussions, with particular reference to Birth After Caesarean and Maternal Request for Caesarean pathways.
Main duties of the job
- The Birth Choices midwife will provide expert clinical information, acting as a key point of contact for staff, members of the multidisciplinary team and patients by the creation of personalised birth plans, including out of guidance plans.
- The role will involve being an expert, autonomous practitioner of midwifery led care, a role model for midwives and a reference for obstetric colleagues.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description
· Work collaboratively with obstetricians to plan, deliver and evaluate care for women with complex health and wellbeing needs.
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To lead on the Birth After Caesarean (BAC) pathway, including service and clinical care development, education for women and families as well as staff, and undertake audits of the service.
· To support the Maternal Request for Caesarean birth (MRCS) pathway.
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Support and further develop the system of referral, consultation and care planning for women with complex needs who may be declining recommended options for care
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Use knowledge and skills of the highest order to inform practice decisions, particularly where precedents do not exist, and where appropriate, under the supervision of the consultant midwives
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Practising midwife with evidence of practice in all areas of midwifery
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- NLS
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies
- Evidence of supporting women to achieve the birth of their choice and providing informed choice
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the specific role
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Nunn
- Job title
- Consultant Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07880079671
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