Lizzy Gill
Community Midwife
Newcastle,Staffordshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong focus on resilience and adaptability, excelling in high-pressure environments while fostering team support. Demonstrates expertise in sickness management, HR cases, appraisals, duty rosters, and implementing practice changes. Advocates for effective communication through daily huddles and regular team meetings to promote a healthy culture. Prioritises staff wellbeing and communication within multi-disciplinary settings to ensure optimal performance and service delivery. Committed to continuous monitoring, evaluation, and innovation to meet the needs of women and families in care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Midwife Team Lead
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
03.2021 - Current
- In my role as team lead I am responsible for a team of twenty, I work with many different areas including children’s services, MPFT, GP’s, health visitors and wider teams within the Trust. I have insight into local health care economy and my job allows me to provide continuity providing low risk care and choice in high-risk care. I am experienced in managing risk and continually interested in continuity of carer, advocating for women and their families.
- Managed staffing schedules whilst considering departmental needs and employee availability.
- Conducted performance reviews, enhancing productivity levels amongst the team.
- Participated in recruitment process to maintain optimal staff levels across departments.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organisational goals within set timelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of healthcare facility to maintain smooth operations.
- Introduced innovative solutions for operational challenges, optimising operational efficiency.
- Fostered partnerships with external stakeholders to improve service delivery efficiency.
- Enhanced employee morale with regular meetings and open communication channels.
- Facilitated training sessions, increasing staff competency in new technologies and procedures.
Community midwife
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Participated actively in team meetings within the wider healthcare team, contributing valuable insights from fieldwork.
- Managed efficient home visits for optimal prenatal and postnatal support.
- Adhered strictly to professional ethics whilst maintaining confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Facilitated successful birthing plans with careful attention to parent preferences.
- Ensured safe labour practices to promote healthy childbirth outcomes.
- Assisted in the delivery of babies, ensuring safety and comfort of mother and child.
- Supported breastfeeding education with practical demonstrations and advice sessions.
- Served as a reliable point of contact throughout the maternity journey, providing reassurance and guidance when needed.
- Advocated natural birth methods where appropriate, fostering a positive birthing experience.
- Coordinated seamless appointments, ensuring minimal waiting time for patients.
Rotational Midwife
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Assisted in operative deliveries for smooth surgical procedures under consultant supervision.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
Rotational midwife
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
- Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
- Provided family planning advice leading to informed reproductive choices.
- Assisted in operative deliveries for smooth surgical procedures under consultant supervision.
Education
Mary Seacole Programme - Healthcare Leadership
NHS ENGLAND
United Kingdom 01.2022 - 12.2022
Newborn Infant Physical Examination - Midwifery
Keele University
Keele 03.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Midwifery
Keele University
Keele 09.2016 - 06.2017
Bsc Midwifery - Midwifery
Keele University
Keele 01.2008 - 01.2011
BA Hons Fashion Design and Technology - Fashion
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.1997 - 06.2001
Skills
- I believe that I have resilience and adaptability to not only practice under extreme pressure, but also support my colleagues to do the same
- The need for kindness and compassion is paramount
- I have implemented a daily huddle which is excellent for communication as lone workers I am also an advocate for regular team meeting this is an essential part of leading a successful team and promoting a healthy culture
- I am experienced in sickness management, HR cases, appraisals, duty rosters and implementing changes within practice
- Staff wellbeing and communication within a multi-disciplinary environment is always at the forefront of everything I do I understand that continued monitoring, evaluation and innovation within a team ensures it is performing to best possible standards, whilst meeting the needs of the women and families in its care
- I recognise the importance of needing to implement changes when required to fulfil a service
Timeline
Mary Seacole Programme - Healthcare Leadership
NHS ENGLAND
01.2022 - 12.2022
Community Midwife Team Lead
University Hospital of North Midlands
03.2021 - Current
Newborn Infant Physical Examination - Midwifery
Keele University
03.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Midwifery
Keele University
09.2016 - 06.2017
Community midwife
University Hospital of North Midlands
03.2015 - 03.2021
Rotational Midwife
University Hospital of North Midlands
09.2011 - 03.2015
Rotational midwife
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
01.2011 - 09.2011
Bsc Midwifery - Midwifery
Keele University
01.2008 - 01.2011
BA Hons Fashion Design and Technology - Fashion
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1997 - 06.2001
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