Band 7 Audit Midwife

The post holder will provide expert midwifery care to women and their families, acting as an experienced practitioner within the maternity service. They will manage a personal caseload of women in the community setting, delivering the full range of midwifery care and acting as the lead professional for women with low-risk pregnancies.

The role includes supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centred care, ensuring practice standards are maintained and care is provided effectively within available resources. The post holder will work collaboratively with Maternity Team Leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve agreed service objectives, statutory requirements, and positive outcomes for women and their families.

Following successful completion of the Band 6 Midwife Development Programme, or with relevant experience, the post holder will undertake shift leadership responsibilities, deputise for the Maternity Team Leader when required, and support the effective management of the clinical area. They will ensure compliance with Trust and Maternity policies, procedures, and professional standards, while contributing to the achievement of CNST maternity standards and the continuous development of the service., The coordination of on-going and new maternity audits.

Working closely with the matrons, Consultant Midwife and Maternity Risk Team, identifying theneed for new audits in response to service improvement requirements.

Attendance at and presenting at Department Quality and Risk meetings (DQR).

Making the care of women and their families his/her first concern, treating them as individualsand respecting their dignity.

Formulating management plans in collaboration with the woman, her partner and multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective care.

Monitoring and ensuring the maintenance of standards of care.

Being accountable for own professional practice through the maintenance of up to date clinical knowledge. Support, teach and advise junior colleagues and other staff members. Participate in the clinical effectiveness and research processes of the Directorate.

Promoting the professional image of midwifery within and outside the Trust by adhering to the Trust uniform policy, NMC Code and Standards for Midwives.

Base own midwifery practice on current robust best evidence

To support the senior team by co-ordinating Audits within the department.

To work with obstetric colleagues to submit the UKOSS monthly submission

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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