Midwife

• To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and neonatal care for women/birthing people and babies (within their family unit) in line with current evidence
• Provide midwifery care across the Hospital maternity, birthing centre and community settings as deemed necessary by needs of the women/birthing people and babies within your caseload
• To act as an advocate for the women/birthing people and babies receiving maternity care
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviour/attitude ( helpful, kind, caring, compassionate and respectful) when dealing with service users and colleagues, acts as a professional role model for other Provide parenting education,advice on health issues, and support in altering health behaviours, thereby improving health and wellbeing
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous records
• Provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal periods
• Deputise for the Band 7 in all clinical areas

• Registered Midwife
• Practising Midwife
• To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification
• Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
• Training in management of obstetric emergencies
• Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice
• Competencies relevant to sphere of practice
• Experience of mentoring students

Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills