Maternal medicine midwife

The maternal medicine midwife will provide specialist, high quality, effective midwifery care to women and birthing people with complex medical conditions during the antenatal period. The post holder will work both autonomously and collaboratively within the maternal medicine team to promote safe individualised care.

The post holder will work alongside the maternal medicine team to provide a safe, efficient and quality driven service and along with the Band 7 team leader be a key point of contact for women.

The role will involve coordinating care pathways, ensure these are documented in notes and liaise with the appropriate medical or midwifery team.

The band 6 midwife will also be responsible for attending clinical rounds with the obstetric medical team and reviewing midwifery care on those women/birthing people who are being managed out with maternity.

The midwife will contribute to service development and ensure care is delivered in line with national and local polices and professional standards. It will be expected that the role will be shared to support diabetic team on agreed days with Matron and Band 7 maternal medicine midwife

• The midwife is responsible and accountable for his/her own midwifery practice.

To work in partnership with women/birthing people and their families, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trust’s policies and guidelines.

Strive for continuity of care and informed client choice within the limitations of the service.

Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.

Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.

Participate in parent information groups, facilitating preparation for childbirth and the postnatal period.

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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .