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Postnatal and Transitional Care Ward MidwifeAre you looking for a more dynamic midwifery role? Our 'Outstanding' rated Maternity Unit at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital are looking for an experienced midwife to join their postnatal team on our Edith Dare ward. If you are a compassionate and skilled midwife looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal care, we want to hear from you. Join our dedicated team at Edith Date Ward, where you will thrive in a role supported enthusiastic ward managers. In this unique position, you won't be just another staff member -- you'll be a vital part of a caring and professional team, ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and their new-borns. With a dedicated discharge and EON midwife on every shift, you can focus on providing exceptional care in other critical areas, knowing that the discharge process is in expert hands. This role is perfect for midwives eager to expand their skills and knowledge. We offer substantial development opportunities, especially in our neonatal transitional care, preparing you to handle complex situations with confidence and expertise. So if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London's leading Trusts, please get in contact with Yvette or apply within! Main duties of the jobTo work as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care. To work flexibly within the team to provide 24 hour cover on the postnatal ward. This will require rotation between day/night duty across the week. The post holder is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women and pregnant people, babies and their families To provide midwifery care for in-patients during the postnatal period To support the day to day running of the Edith Dare Ward including multidisciplinary ward rounds Be a mentor to qualified midwives, students and support staff To work collaboratively with the Ward managers and Matrons to provide and develop high quality, safe and effective service To work collaboratively with patients and user representatives to develop the service in response to feedback received including local and national initiatives About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsMidwifery degree or equivalent Mentorship or full SSSA preparation Registered Midwife (on NMC register) NIPE/EON ExperienceCompleted 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK Completed preceptorship course if applicable Scrubbing in theatre Worked within a continuity of carer pathway previously Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesWilling to work in all areas of maternity Emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation IV drugs administration and cannulation Understanding and knowledge of fetal monitoring Involvement in quality improvement projects Worked as shift leader FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr