Job overview

To be the autonomous lead professional responsible for assessing and providing total midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period without direct supervision.

To be experts in the field of midwifery.

To be responsible for identifying deviations from the “norm” and referring to other appropriate health care professionals.

To provide midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period under the guidance of other health care professionals where it has been assessed that there has been a deviation from the “norm”.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for normal midwifery throughout pregnancy, labour and post delivery seeking the advice of the shift coordinator as necessary.
• To work within the rules and guidelines of the NMC and the BCUHB.
• Seeking the advice of the shift coordinator as necessary identify clients for referral to other specialists when needs and risks are beyond one’s own scope of practice, working in collaboration with these specialists to continue to meet the needs of clients.
• To identify and report poor performance issues, addressing these with individuals where appropriate.
• To inform the shift coordinator, bleep holder, or Supervisor of Midwives when agreed standards cannot be met.
• Ensure that the ward environment is conducive to meeting the needs of the patients at all times.
• To be aware of the Health Board child protection procedures and have the knowledge and ability to make appropriate referrals to social services.
• To communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people in a manner which promotes positive working relationships. 
• With the support of the shift coordinator effectively communicate and explore complex issues and make complex decisions and judgements relating to patient care using appropriate interpersonal skills e.g. negotiating, persuading, reassuring, empathising.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.