Job summary

The post holder will be a midwife practicing autonomously to attend women presenting forcaesarean section and other pregnancy related theatre procedures.

The post holder will be a prime care provider to mothers and their families when they present for elective caesareansections/ pregnancy related theatre procedures, working collaboratively with the theatre team. They will work as a member of a team providing maternity care to women within the hospital. The post holder will take charge of the elective caesarean section list with continuing responsibility in the absence of the senior midwife.

The post holder will have responsibility for coordinating the elective caesarean section list. This will include checking investigation results are ready before the start of the list and coordinating with the Theatre Lead and Labour Ward coordinators to facilitate the effective running of the theatre list.

The post holder will have daily responsibility for ongoing review of the planned elective activity, working collaboratively with the Maternity Outpatient Manager and Obstetric colleagues and reallocating women as indicated by the activity in the Unit and clinicalindication for elective caesarean section.

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Communication and Relationship Skills

- Advocate for women, promoting safe, compassionate, high-quality, woman-centred midwifery care in line with Trust policies and procedures.

- Communicate effectively with women, families, the multidisciplinary team and external organisations to ensure seamless care.

- Maintain effective written, verbal and electronic communication, escalating concerns appropriately and sharing relevant information with colleagues.

- Communicate sensitively and empathetically in challenging situations.

- Attend relevant meetings and support the sharing of information and developments in midwifery practice.

- Undertake shift coordination when required, ensuring appropriate delegation, safe staffing and effective patient flow.

Midwifery Care

- Deliver safe, evidence-based midwifery care across relevant clinical settings, promoting informed choice and individualised care.

- Undertake timely clinical assessments, prioritise care and escalate concerns appropriately.

- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with NMC and Trust requirements.

- Support junior colleagues and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and quality of care.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.