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Victoria Oxenham

Dartford,Kent

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Skilled in assessing and evaluating risk to enhance care prioritisation, applying evidence-based information to practice, and upholding professional standards. Proficient in auditing, interpreting outcomes, analysing data, and producing clear reports. Committed to driving services that are fit for purpose and need while maintaining high standards of practice.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Midwife

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, Kent
10.2024 - Current
  • Direct oversight of Maternity Smoking Cessation programme aligned with Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle to enhance services supporting women and birthing individuals in quitting smoking during pregnancy.


  • Conduct data audit and generate reports to demonstrate service outcomes.


  • Supervise Tobacco Dependence Advisor and conduct annual performance review.


  • Facilitate training for all members of maternity workforce regarding service pathways and requirements.


  • Organise and hold clinics for women and birthing individuals to attend while delivering behavioural change techniques and medication to support quit attempts.



Registered Midwife

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Woolwich, Greenwich
07.2011 - 10.2023

Gained comprehensive experience across all maternity areas.


  • Conducted triage to evaluate and prioritise patient needs efficiently.
  • Operated within Day Assessment Unit delivering care for women with complex needs.
  • Facilitated care for women and birthing persons in labour ward and low-risk birthing centre, maintaining exceptional care standards and empowering birthing preferences.
  • Oversaw and provided care on both antenatal and postnatal wards, prioritising patient satisfaction and safety. Optimised time management processes to achieve prompt patient discharges.
  • Ensured high quality maternal care by implementing best practice standards.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic maternity care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Greenwich
London
03.2008 - 03.2011

Newborn and Infant Physical Examination

University of Greenwich
London
/2016 - /2016

Student Mentorship

University of Greenwich
London
/2014 - /2014

Stop Smoking Practitioner

National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
/2023 - /2023

Motivational Interviewing

ETAL Training
/2024 - /2024

Making Every Contact Count

Kent County Council
/2024 - /2024

GCSEs -

Blackfen School For Girls
Sidcup, Bexley
/2000 - /2000

Skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to assess and evaluate risk in a timely manner to enhance and prioritise care
  • Promote and drive equality, diversity and inclusion to ensure services are fit for purpose and need
  • Application of evidence based information to practice
  • Audit and interpret outcomes
  • Analyse and evaluate data and produce reports in a clear and concise manner
  • Uphold professionals standards

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Midwife

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
10.2024 - Current

Registered Midwife

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
07.2011 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Greenwich
03.2008 - 03.2011

Newborn and Infant Physical Examination

University of Greenwich
/2016 - /2016

Student Mentorship

University of Greenwich
/2014 - /2014

Stop Smoking Practitioner

National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
/2023 - /2023

Motivational Interviewing

ETAL Training
/2024 - /2024

Making Every Contact Count

Kent County Council
/2024 - /2024

GCSEs -

Blackfen School For Girls
/2000 - /2000
Victoria Oxenham