Undertake care of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, delivery and during the postnatal period within the hospital. Facilitate and continually assess, implement and evaluate all midwifery care, in line with current evidence, unit policies and guidelines, and the NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice. In conjunction with the midwifery coordinator and midwifery management team develop the ward/department/community philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented to deliver evidenced based woman centred midwifery care. Provide support and advice following miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death.

Ensure the safe care and custody of drugs in accordance with the hospital policy and the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice. Have an understanding of the guidelines relating to mental health issues and the referral process.