Job Description

The Post Holder will actively support Maternal Medicine care, contributing to the delivery of a safe, professional, effective and efficient service. You will support the planning, implementation and evaluation of maternal medicine care delivery with regards to the specialist antenatal clinics, collaboration with medical specialities and engaging with the GM maternal medicine network regularly and other regional networks as needed.The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and implementation of pathways and services for women requiring access to specialist care for significant pre-existing medical conditions during pregnancy. It is recognised that maternal morbidity and mortality are increased by diseases that pre-date pregnancy, and by complications that arise during pregnancy. This role will support the national ambition to implement Maternal Medicine Networks. The post holder will work alongside the antenatal team, specialist midwives, obstetric colleagues and specialist consultants to optimise outcomes and reduce any existing inequalities.Main duties of the jobProvide care and support the development of personalised care plans for patient presenting for maternity care with pre-existing medical conditions by being an integral member of the maternal medicine team, Specialist Obstetricians, Specialist Physicians and collaboration with the regional networkProvide day to day support and supervision of the Maternal Medicine clinics, contributing to the delivery of a safe, professional, effective, and efficient care.Support the trust to achieve the national ambition of collaborating with the established GM Maternal Medicine NetworkProvide advice and information to educate staff, service users, and other stakeholders, and adopt a woman-centred approach to public health to improve health and tackle inequalities.Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Maternal medicine service at Stockport as links and working relationships with other specialties develop to ensure regular joint reviews for maternal medicine patients.Support the diabetes team with the service for type one diabetes as an existing medical condition.Work with the midwifery team in providing additional knowledge and experience in managing complex patients presenting with pre-existing medical conditions, and awareness of when to seek further advice.Will work alongside the antenatal team, specialist midwives, obstetric colleagues and specialist consultants to optimise outcomes and reduce any existing inequalities.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number362-A-25-7100824Job locationsStockport Foundation TrustPoplar GroveHazel GroveSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of xc2xa354.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of xc2xa316. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of xc2xa354.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of xc2xa316.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• Registered Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to degree or relevant experience
• Evidence of CPD and/or ongoing education
• Maternal Medicine module/ Wiling to undergo training

Desirable

• Practice supervisor or assessor

KnowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of current midwifery practice
• Awareness of professional responsibilities and scope of practice
• Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to Maternal Medicine and the Maternal medicine network
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and research
• Knowledge of Maternal medicine
• Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
• Understanding of confidentiality

ExperienceEssential

• Significant relevant post-registration experience within midwifery/NHS practice
• Experience in antenatal care
• Knowledge of care pathways for women with complex health needs
• Able to work independently, and within multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide evidence-based care
• Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Able to work flexibly
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent.
• Proven ability to manage workload
• Motivated for personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
• Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
• IT skills
• Treats colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills

Desirable

• Experience in developing personalised care plans
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake physical effort e.g. lifting and handling
• DBS
• Right to work in the UK

Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• Registered Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to degree or relevant experience
• Evidence of CPD and/or ongoing education
• Maternal Medicine module/ Wiling to undergo training

Desirable

• Practice supervisor or assessor

KnowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of current midwifery practice
• Awareness of professional responsibilities and scope of practice
• Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to Maternal Medicine and the Maternal medicine network
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and research
• Knowledge of Maternal medicine
• Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
• Understanding of confidentiality

ExperienceEssential

• Significant relevant post-registration experience within midwifery/NHS practice
• Experience in antenatal care
• Knowledge of care pathways for women with complex health needs
• Able to work independently, and within multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide evidence-based care
• Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Able to work flexibly
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent.
• Proven ability to manage workload
• Motivated for personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
• Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
• IT skills
• Treats colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills

Desirable

• Experience in developing personalised care plans
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake physical effort e.g. lifting and handling
• DBS
• Right to work in the UK

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