Sarah Prime Practice Development Midwife Midwifery in the UK Sarah Prime Practice Development Midwife
Content Undergraduate midwifery training Role of the midwife in the UK Scope & specialisms in midwifery Interdisciplinary working & training
Midwifery BSc(Hons) 3 year degree course comprising 50% academic and 50% practical study Clinical experience and competencies in all areas of midwifery including community and nursing settings (theatres/ NICU) Regulatory body- NMC (revalidation) Programme changing to incorporate a mentorship and neonatal screening qualification for students commencing study in 2019/20
Role of the UK Midwife
Scope & Specialisms Fetal Medicine Screening Perinatal Mental Health Safeguarding Infant Feeding Bereavement Education and Training Examination of the Newborn Midwife Sonographer ECV Midwife Consultant Midwife
Interdisciplinary working & Training
Interdisciplinary working & Training Wide interdisciplinary team working together to deliver the best care for our families MBRRACE and EBC- recommendations have common theme of improved interdisciplinary working, timely escalation and effective communication RCOG supports interdisciplinary training Culture of inclusion, no hierarchy Midwives are mentors and support junior staff
Interdisciplinary working & Training “Work together, train together”
Summary Midwives care for women and babies in all care settings and work autonomously as part of the interdisciplinary team Culture of inclusion without hierarchy Interdisciplinary team working together and supporting each other to provide optimal care