Job Description

Communication and Relationship Skills Act as a womans advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to. Act as a source of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure that the care provided to the client group is appropriate and that there is early recognition of condition changes to ensure that appropriate management is identified and actioned. Ensure women and their families receive information in a sensitive way to enable them to make an informed decision about their care. Communicate all relevant information to the multi-disciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required to ensure seamless care.



Attend departmental and directorate meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the area ofmidwifery practice and perinatal mental health. Assist in maintaining an effective communication network; written, verbal and electronic, informing senior staff of all matters outside your role/sphere of competence; cascading information to more junior staff. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations, in an appropriate, supportive and empathic manner. Escalate according to policy ensuring the appropriate delegationof womens care and workload.



Contribute to ensuring that the team are performing the highest standards of care and that effective patient flow is being maintained. Assist in maintaining an effective communication network; both written and verbal, informing senior staff of all matters outside your role/sphere of competence; cascading information to other staff as required. Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships with departments to ensure the client journey is effective and efficient. Analytical and Judgmental Skills Identify gaps in service provision and in agreement with the MDT implement changes required to improve service provision.



Complete documentation on untoward incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers, and take part in Clinical Audit review. Contribute to Clinical Governance, quality initiatives, CQC and Research and Development initiatives. Contribute to investigating any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, and produce reports as requested by Line manager. Planning and Organisational Skills Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and other service providers internally and externally; ensure care is women centred, effective and efficient.



Incorporate health education into women and midwife exchanges where ever possible. Liaise with all disciplines and agencies to ensure continuity of care Participate in staff development Be an effective role model for students and other staff. Promote good working relationships and team working Midwifery Care Develop and implement programs of evidence based care planning for client group and their families. Ensure knowledge base is evidenced based and contemporary.



Provide direct midwifery care in a variety of practice settings, having detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. Undertake immediate assessment and determine priority of women within any setting. Act as a resource in the coordination and effective management of the admission and discharge process. Act as womens advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.



Prepare accurate and concise reports, both written & verbal. Provide detailed and complex assessments and reports for social services and court proceedings. Work in close partnership with the safeguarding team, and when required lead on the safeguarding for clients. Using evidence-based practice, assesswomens' physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate.



Provide a visible clinical profile, having both an advisory and clinical input into patient care. Act as a resource in the coordination and effective management of the admission and discharge process through the maternity unit for women with complex mental health needs. Ensure that all client documentation is appropriate, accountable and defensible. Disseminating all relevant changes in the clients condition to the MDT.



Plan and manage own workload and that of the service in a flexible manner to meet client needs. Support the team to tackle health inequalities and social exclusion. Ensure all records and documentation including electronic records are accurate legible and completed in a timely manner Ensure practice meets the requirements of a practicing midwife in accordance with NMC requirements Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development To work within policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times. This requires knowledge of Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct, NMC Adult / Child Protection Protocols, MHA & MCA policies, risk assessment formulation and Trust Policy and Procedures.



Contribute to investigating any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, and produce reports as requested by Line manager. Ensure through own knowledge that individual is up-to-date with legal matters that may arise during course of duty. Be aware of, and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures Responsibilities for Finance Responsible for ensuring stock levels are adequate to support smooth running of the department. Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working Cleans/maintains and stores equipment correctly.



Responsibilities for HR Oversee the provision of midwifery care, providing guidance and support to junior staff in this area. Lead and Participate in education and training of all staff. Assist with induction programmes for newly appointed staff and contribute to ensuring an effective learning environment for all staff. Participate in appraisal.



Develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify Training and Development needs, in line with personal and organisational objectives. Support colleagues development, including clinical supervision. Assist in monitoring progress of student midwives; providing written reports on progress. Comply with and facilitate preceptorship and mentoring for all new learners, ensuring support to all newly qualified staff.



Act as Mentor/Assessor for all learners, junior staff Responsibility for Information Resources Write reports, record observations and maintain care plans, including electronic data storage; and other appropriate records, accurately, legibly and concisely. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. Use Information Technology, to improve and inform practice. Research and Development Comply with, and contribute to, quality standards and guidelines, and take part in Clinical Governance, CNST and Research and Development initiatives.



Contribute to the audit of the service and ensure quality is maintained and changes managed effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all work aspects and advise others on the implementation of relevant research findings. Health, Safety and Security All employees have a duty to report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following Trust procedure. To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is complied with at all times, including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment and Control of Infection.



Confidentiality Working within the trust you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken against you. Data Quality All employees are reminded about the importance of Data Quality and staff should make themselves aware of both departmental and corporate objectives for Data Quality.



Data Quality forms part of the appraisal and objective setting process for staff responsible for data entry and data production; staff should ensure that they adhere to policies and procedures at all times. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken. Codes of Conduct and Accountability: You are expected to comply with relevant Bolton NHS Foundation Trust codes of conduct and accountability. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults You must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.



Provide detailed and complex written or oral assessments for social services and as the family court process. Work in close partnership with the safeguarding teams. Ensure that child protection and vulnerable adult legislation is adhered to within own practice and the service. Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality You must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on valuing diversity and promoting equality.



Identify local, demographic, cultural and environmental factors that influence the health and quality of life for the identified client group and their families. Training Act a s a resource of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise and be involved in staff training in the specialist area. Managers are required to take responsibility for their own and their staffs development. All employees have a duty to attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.