We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Band 6 midwife for the Isle of Man.
Description:
- Provide direct inpatient midwifery care within a safe environment, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safety of women, birthing people, and their babies.
- Prioritize, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate midwifery care to a high standard.
- Ensure effective and sensitive communication between women, babies, their families, and the MDT.
- Support the Ward Manager/Team Leader in monitoring the actions of others responsible for patient care.
- Participate in meetings discussing broad professional and service issues.
- Act as a resource for colleagues, providing expert knowledge.
- Maintain appropriate, accountable, and defensible patient documentation in accordance with Trust and NMC policies, and communicate changes in patient conditions to the MDT.
- Be competent in clinical skills for delivering high-quality midwifery care.
- Assist in organizing and managing multi-professional care for women and families.
- Perform and assess enhanced clinical skills to improve patient experience.
- Use all clinical equipment correctly, report faults, and adhere to NHSLA guidelines.
- Follow Child Protection, Vulnerable Adult, and Mental Health legislation.
- Develop good working relationships with internal and external departments for effective patient management.
Skills & Experience:
- Valid NMC registration as a Midwife and community experience.
- Experience with IV cannulations, suturing, scrubbing in theatre, epidural top-ups, and newborn resuscitation.
- Ability to evaluate midwifery care and apply NMC Midwives Rules, Code of Practice, and Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
- Adaptability to new working practices, ability to remain calm under pressure, and deal courteously with difficult people.
- Flexible approach to working hours and cross-site shift patterns.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
To apply for this role, reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS/17513/RM1.