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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (combination of 11.5 and 7.5 hour shifts, recruitment will be 3.0 wte and can be a combination of full and parttime candidates)
Job ref
388-6683894-MW
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Torquay
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

Triage/Day Assessment and Antenatal Clinic Midwife

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer posts to join our friendly, welcoming and compassionate Midwifery Team as one of our combined Triage/ Day Assessment and Antenatal Clinic Midwives.

As one of our team you'll provide high quality care outpatient care to women and birthing people. To thrive in this role you'll need to have excellent communication skills, a robust knowledge of midwifery practice and enjoy working in a busy environment.

We are passionate about the quality of care we provide and our woman-focused approach looks at your needs throughout each and every stage of your pregnancy. We aim to provide the best possible experience for mothers, babies and families, and are truly delighted that so many women not only choose to return to us for second and subsequent births, but also recommend us to family and friends.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake clinical assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing over the telephone and in person.
  • Provide immediate clinical care to women and birthing people.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate immediate and ongoing care plans to promote the wellbeing of women and birthing people.
  • Provide advice to women, birthing people and families as required
  • Provide support to Consultants within High Risk Consultant clinics

Working for our organisation

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a District General Hospital that provides health and social care to patients, service users and their families across South Devon.

The maternity service provides care to approximately 2000 pregnant people and their families. Care is provided through 6 fully integrated midwifery teams, with each pregnant person having a named midwife responsible for co-ordinating their care. The midwifery teams are supported by the wider-multi disciplinary team based at Torbay Hospital.

Early pregnancy care (up to 14 weeks gestation) may be provided by the early pregnancy unit service, along with the urgent and emergency care team as indicated.  

Why Work With Us

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Preceptor programme complete
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Cannulation
  • Experience of working in a ANC/DAU/triage setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly Snell
Job title
TRIAGE/ANC/DAU LEAD MIDWIFE
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01803656844
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