Midwife

Company Description:

B2B Workforce platform is for anyone who wants to do flexible working shifts (FT/PT, even just events), looking for competitive salary returns, and possibly work as a freelancer or employee in the posted work developments. We cover everything, so even if you do not have such training then we are here to help you with the relevant work support.

We are looking for a Midwife that provides advice, care and support for women and their babies during pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period. You’ll help women to make their own decisions about the care and services they access and will provide health education and parenting advice until support is transferred to a health visitor. You’ll be responsible for the health of both mother and child and will only refer to obstetricians if there are medical complications.

Skills required:

• The ability to communicate well and clearly with a diverse range of women
• caring and calm manner for dealing with emotional situations
• Ability to react quickly and effectively in times of stress or when immediate decisions need to be made during labor
• Strong team working skills to liaise with different medical professionals
• Strength, stamina and physical fitness

Responsibilities

• Monitor and examine women during pregnancy.
• Provide full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital, community and the home.
• Identify high risk pregnancies and make referrals to doctors and other medical specialists.
• Arrange and provide parenting and health education.
• Provide counselling and advice before and after screening and tests.
• Supervise and assist mothers in labor.
• Give support and advice on the daily care of the baby.