NHS LANARKSHIRE PERSON SPECIFICATION Advanced Specialist Midwife – Band 7 – NHSL11/069 Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications & Training of education, professional qualifications, training and learning programmes/courses Registered Nurse/Midwife with valid NMC Registration Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level Management qualification or equivalent gained through experience and CPD Further Education/CPD in area of speciality including study days, courses, Postgraduate qualification Experience Length and type of experience, level at which experience gained Post graduate expertise within speciality, area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently 5 current midwifery experience Knowledge Depth and extent of knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality, area of practice Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality, area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality, area of practice Skills/Abilities Range and level of skills ie communication (oral, written, presentation), planning/organisation, numeracy, leadership etc. Excellent team working/leadership skills and ability to motivate others and work using own initiative Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills. Effective time management skills Working knowledge of basic IT Counselling skills Presentation skills Specific Job Requirements Environmental conditions, unsociable hours, car driver etc Driver with valid UK driving licence Signed: Date: PRINT NAME: Designation:
NHS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FRAMEWORK The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) defines and also describes the knowledge and skills that NHS employees need to apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base review and development for all employees. KSF will to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the NHS KSF is: To support the effective learning and development of all staff, providing the resources to do so. To support the development of individuals in the post to which they are employed, so that they are effective at work and are clear about what is required of them. To promote equality and diversity. IDENTIFICATION BADGES: Identification badges will be provided by NHS Lanarkshire to the successful candidate on the commencement of employment. CARE AND COMPASSION As a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Support Worker what you do and how you do it has a big impact on the quality of health care for people. Establishing effective relationships with people is absolutely essential to their sense of well-being and their attainment of the best possible health and clinical outcomes. It is this that makes the relationship ‘therapeutic’ that is, the relationship itself is a positive and proactive contribution to health and well-being. The best approach is therefore a simple one emphasising that an effective relationship begins with listening to the person and is based on mutuality, understanding and respect. The basis of a good therapeutic relationship starts with being clear about people’s expectations. Please go to the following link to find out more details on what the expectations people have of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and their Support Workers in NHS Lanarkshire. SMOKING: Staff are not allowed to smoke in: The building and grounds of all premises from which NHS Lanarkshire services are delivered, all premises owned or occupied by NHS Lanarkshire and all vehicles parked on these premises NHS Lanarkshire vehicles and pool cars at all times Leased cars and personal vehicles when transporting staff or patients within working hours and/or when on authorised business. Staff may smoke only during unpaid official breaks (normally lunchtimes) and only in line with the paragraph above.