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The switch over from Deltapartin to Tinzaparin is due on the 1st September 2026! Complete your training via the learning hub as soon as possible

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NEWTT2 Training Video V2.mp4

NEWTT2 is coming live very soon 🎉- please see the video attached to familiarise yourselves with the changes on HIVE and further information.

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Education:

Sarah Jones - Lead Midwife for education and practice development

Midwifery Practice Educators -

Maria Rives-Molina - Team Leader

Elaine Driver, Katie Lawson, Sagal Jama and Soraya Cordellina

Ward 64 Education Links - Shaina Kelly
Inpatient Educator Link - Chloe Berry

Management:

Beverley O'Connor - Head of Midwifery

Gemma Armitage - Deputy Head of Midwifery

Claire Stanley - Deputy Head of Midwifery

Kirsti Redfern - Intrapartum Matron

Lauren Wright- Inpatient Care Matron

Emma Hall - Community Matron

Gifty Affram- Antenatal services Matron
Joanne Mulcair - Antenatal Ward Manager
Cat Foulds - Triage Manager
Sally Hinchliffe - Deputy Triage Manager

Emily Wheeler- Postnatal Ward 47b Manager

Georgia Eddleston - Deputy Ward 47b Manager
Meagan Pickford - Postnatal Ward 66  Manager

Amy Edwards - Postnatal Ward 66  Manager

Hannah Sealey - Deputy Ward 66 Manager

Juliet Mason - Delivery Unit Ward 64 Manager

Laura Knowles - Delivery Unit Ward 64 Manager

Lyndsey Evans - Deputy Ward 64 Manager

Christina Hartnup - AAU Manager

Fiona Campbell - ERP Manager

Lucy Westbrook - Deputy ERP Manager

Kristin Jamieson - Antenatal Clinic Manager

Sue Monk - Community Manager

Lynn Kirby - Fetal Medicine Unit Manager

Della Carr- Fetal Medicine Unit Manager

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What do you need to complete as a preceptee?

You will have meetings with your education team from 3 months, on a 3 monthly basis to check in and review preceptorship progress - these are documented on PARE.

Within one month:

complete an 'initial self analysis'

'initial preceptorship meeting' - to be completed with your line manager or buddy

Over the course of your preceptorship, you need to complete a minimum of 4 'Reflective Learning Logs' on PARE.

At 11 months, it's time to repeat your 'self analysis' and see how far you've come!

Finally, you and an MPE will complete a final sign off page when you're ready to progress to band 6.

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If you have missed any of your planned meetings with the education team, please contact us.

For ORC midwifery.education@mft.nhs.uk

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For Wythenshawe: maternitympe@mft.nhs.uk

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For North: MPE.North@mft.nhs.uk

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You should be allocated a buddy during each rotation. If you haven't, please contact the ward manager.

CDU Links

NMGH- Carolyn Bentham

ORC- Shaina Kelly

Antenatal Ward Links

ORC - Chloe Berry

NMGH- Lisa Brannan

Wythenshawe - Sarah Kennedy

Postnatal Ward Links
NMGH - Lisa Brannan

ORC Ward 66, 47b and ERP- Chloe Berry

Wythenshawe - Sarah Kennedy

Community Links
ORC - Michelle Borg

Triage Links
ORC - Sally Hinchliffe

NMGH - Lisa Brannan

Wythenshawe Site -

Your preceptor will be the Education Team.

Delivery Suite Practice Based Educator

Chloe Webb will be available during your shifts on delivery suite, as hands on support on your shifts. She can assist with clinical skills and supernumerary support and is a really positive resource on delivery suite.

Inpatient Practice Based Educator
Sarah Kennedy will be able to support you on your shifts on the Antenatal and Postnatal ward. To assist with supernumerary support, preceptorship and skill development.

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All staff have access to education/training that equates to a minimum of 5 CPD points a year. CPD allows us to contribute to improving the quality of patient and carer experience. Mandatory training courses do not carry CPD points. To view MFT CPD courses simply search 'CPD' on learning hub and press enter. You can self-enrol onto CPD study sessions / study days. Please consult your line manager either at appraisal or 1:1 meeting to negotiate CPD course attendance.

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Each NMAHP will be able to access the equivalent of £1,000 worth of education equal to 15 CPD points over a 3-year period to support their learning and development, aligned to the objectives of the organisation and personal development plans.

Staff may wish to apply to use their CPD money to fund or part fund an externally provided course, study day or conference. Staff can apply for external funding through the external funding page on the CPD Portal of the Learning Hub. All applications will be approved by your line manager after submitting. Directors of Nursing will review all applications from their hospital/MCS and approve or reject applications.

Below are a few examples of courses which may interest you but please access the universities website to see their prospectus and wide range of courses available.

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Postnatal Workshop - please contact Chloe Berry

Antenatal Workshop - please contact Alison Peruga

Intrapartum Workshop - please contact Phoebe Bailey and Shaina Kelly

Theatre etiquette Workshop - please contact Phoebe Bailey and Shaina Kelly

Suturing Workshop - please book yourself on Kallidus (Just remember to request it on eroster and get managers approval for that roster period) 2025 dates are on, 2026 date will be uploaded soon.

Learn | Perinatal Pelvic Health and Perineal Trauma (practical)

Learn | Perinatal Pelvic Health and Perineal Trauma (theory)

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Delivery Unit (Ward 64) - Can be found on the second floor of Saint Mary's Hospital. The ward consists of 20 delivery rooms, 4 of which are for high dependency care and 2 that are specialised for bereavement care including Room 1 and the Rainbow Room. Whilst providing HDU care there is an allocated HDU nurse to support tasks and care on delivery unit.

On shift there should be two coordinators, TC1 to coordinate rooms 1-10 for admissions and TC2 to coordinate rooms 11-20 for ongoing inductions. Room 11 is our only birth pool room on the unit and is ideal for Midwifery Led Care.

On Delivery Unit you can also approach the DU Education Links - Beth Billingsley and Phoebe Bailey. They will be able to support with supervision of skills and try to facilitate regular meetings with you during your delivery unit rotation.

Antenatal Ward 65-

Found on the second floor opposite ward 66. This ward consists of a 28 bedded antenatal ward of four bays each with 4 beds, 12 single rooms for antenatal admissions and  allocated for induction of labour. We can accommodate up to 6 inductions per day as well as outpatient inductions.

Postnatal Ward 66-

This is found next to ward 65 on the second floor. Ward 66 is a 28 bedded postnatal ward of four bays each with 4 beds and 12 single rooms. Also has an In-reach team room and Milk room for sterilising equipment.

Postnatal Ward 47b-

Ward 47b can be found on the third floor in SMH. It is a 28 bedded postnatal ward of five bays each with 4 beds. There are 8 single rooms on this ward. This used to be a beautiful MLC birth unit up until a few years ago, so you may find some rooms have birthing pools. The Infant Feeding Midwives can also be found on this ward as well as the Education Team.

ERP- Consists of 2 four bedded bays on Delivery Unit, these are allocated for patients who are on the Enhanced Care Pathway. Enhanced care pathway involves patients who have had a low risk Caesarean Section, the pathway encourages a 24 hour discharge for Mother and baby.

AAU- This ward is now based on ward 63, the ward primarily conducts outpatient appointments involving Ferrinject administration, fetal well-being scans and ELCS pre op appointments. There are 4 Consulting rooms and 1 large scan room.

Triage Ward 64a- This is SMH triage unit for emergency attendances and reviews, it has recently expanded and taken over the old AAU unit. The ward consists of 1 triage room, 10 beds and 1 scan room for obstetric reviews, there is now fetal surveillance on the unit which is an exciting new feature!

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Medical Devices Competency Record is changing. Now, it will be done yearly as part of your Appraisal.

You will be required to fill this document prior your appraisal meeting.

The documents looks lengthy but don't panic it has a lot of helpful information, if you need any help to complete this please contact your manager or the education team at your site.

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Medical Devices Training and Competency Record V3 ORC Midwife updated May

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* Early 07:30-15:30 with 30 minute break (7.5 hours)
* Late 12:00 -20:00 with 30 minute break (7.5 hours)
* Long Day 07:30 - 20:00 with 1 hour break (11.5 hours)
* Night 19:30 - 08:00 with 1 hour break (11.5 hours)

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This page can be used for shift swaps, social events and to ask any general questions.

NMGH FB page- North Manchester Maternity
Saint Mary's Hospital Maternity- (All 3 sites)
ORC FB Page- Our Little Support Group :)
Wythenshawe FB pages - MFT Wythenshawe Maternity Training (used for sharing training updates)
- Positive Midwifery (used for sharing positive events and feedback)
- MFT (wythenshawe) Maternity EXTRA shifts and shift swaps.
- SMH midwifery wellbeing and development.

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Add SMH.MaternityStaff

This page is updated with any changes to policies, observation frequencies, CTG updates and more.

They will not follow you back, to maintain your privacy.

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Single Module NIPE (Newborn and Infant Physical Examination) Level 7 (30 credits)

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Build on and develop new knowledge and skills pertaining to the 'routine newborn examination' and apply this to the changing pattern of health care.

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Third Trimester Ultrasound Practitioner Course

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Third Trimester Ultrasound Practitioner Course

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This module will provide you with the opportunity to examine the theoretical and practical issues surrounding safety of ultrasound and to achieve competency in 3rd Trimester ultrasound practice and patient centred care.
Who the course is aimed at
The course is aimed at primarily midwives
Benefits of taking the course to the individual, the organisation and the patient
The 3rd trimester focussed course is a stand alone module that meets the demand for 3rd Trimester scan training in response to national guidance on antenatal care.
What you learn
You will learn how to use ultrasound equipment safely in order to optimize image quality in relation to 3rd Trimester ultrasound examinations. You will develop an understanding of the role of ultrasound in the demonstration of normal and abnormal fetal anatomy and undertake appropriate fetal biometry. You will be able to demonstrate and produce records of accurate measurements that are documented in a written report
General areas covered

Physics of sound, reflection and transmission of sound, absorption and attenuation

Power output, safety, physical aspects of ultrasound in human tissue.

Anatomy and physiology and normal ultrasound appearances in the 3rd trimester .

3rd trimester complications, their sonographic appearances and patient management

Foetal biometry in the third trimester

Placental localisation

Amniotic fluid assessment and measurement

Foetal presentation

Umbilical Doppler

Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills e.g. reflective practice skills

Critical reflective practice

Patient centred care

Autonomous clinical decision making

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3rd Trimester Ultrasound Scanning Short Course

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This module will provide you with the opportunity to examine the theoretical and practical issues surrounding safety of ultrasound and to achieve competency in 3rd Trimester ultrasound practice and patient centred care.

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Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) management

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Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) management

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We are at placement capacity 23/24 so own arrangements would have to be made.

This highly specialised course will enable you to demonstrate to employers and potential employers your knowledge and skills relevant to working in lactation, breastfeeding support and frenulotomy services. It will provide the theoretical and evidence-based theory which underpins contemporary practice and helps you to develop advanced techniques in tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) management.

This one-year programme prepares you to practise safely and effectively as a tongue-tie practitioner and is suitable for professionals from settings including midwifery, health visiting, advanced neonatal nursing practice, dentistry and paediatrics.

The programme will enable you to deliver and lead evidence-based care for families and babies, working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams. This includes optimising normal physiological processes, providing a first-line response to, and management of complications, as well as supporting women and their babies with infant feeding needs. The programme reflects a student-centred approach to education with emphasis on active learning, research-awareness, professional reflection and critical thinking in preparation for you to assume autonomous practice.

INTAKE: February 2023

WHERE: Online

Course subject to a minimum number of confirmed students.

Delivery dates and times are subject to confirmation and may change due to the availability of specialist practitioners.
FAQs How much is this course?
We have three levels of pricing which are as follows:

Study days only - £175

Arrange your own placement (study days and assessment) - £575

If we arrange your placement - £875 (we are at placement capacity 23/24 so own arrangements would have to be made)
What experience is required for me to gain a place on this course?
Applicants must have experience in, and knowledge of, lactation support and infant feeding. Having the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) qualification is desirable, but not essential. Applicants must also be experienced and competent in supporting families with infant feeding. Having competency in the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) is also helpful but not essential. You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registers, a medical practitioner on the General Medical Council or Medical Council (Ireland) registers or a dental practitioner on the General Dental Council or Dental Council (Ireland) and have a minimum of three years' post-qualification clinical experience. The course is aimed at National Health Service (NHS) professionals, who are already working in an established NHS ankyloglossia/frenulotomy service or willing and able to establish one in the future. Please ensure your application indicates all of your relevant experience.
How long is the course?
The course takes approximately 12 months to complete on a part-time basis. It begins with one mandatory study day held online followed by completing the competencies in clinical practice associated with ankyloglossia management and frenulotomy. You must complete 25 full assessments of tongue-tie (including an infant feeding assessment) and frenulotomies in order to pass clinical practice. This usually takes attendance at 4-6 clinics, depending on how many babies are seen in a clinic and how many of them go on to require a frenulotomy following assessment. It will also be dependent on how confident your supervisor feels you are at carrying out the assessments and procedures.
What do I have to do to achieve the full accreditation?
To gain full accreditation you must:

complete the mandatory study days (all day, online via the University's virtual learning environment, Canvas)

submit a 1,500 word case study at Level 7 (Master's level) achieving a pass grade of at least 50%. The case study will be based on a full assessment of ankyloglossia and subsequent frenulotomy performed in practice

undertake a clinical practice placement in order to achieve the competencies and undertake 20-25 assessments of ankyloglossia and frenulotomies s and complete a Practice Assessment Document (PAD).

Where can I do my placement?
Placements are available at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust or Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust but these are subject to availability and capacity is limited. Places at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered in the order which applications are received, therefore if you feel you will need a placement at Dudley or Worcester, it is suggested that you apply early. Your placement dates and times will be arranged with you following the mandatory study days. You are likely to need to attend a minimum of 4-6 clinics to achieve competency. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake a placement in your local area. If you are able to arrange this and organise appropriate supervision we will provide all necessary practice documentation.
What clinical competencies do I have to achieve?
You will be provided with a practice assessment document (PAD) and this will need to be completed by you and your supervisor. You must achieve competency in all areas and must be supervised carrying out a minimum of 20-25 full ankyloglossia assessments and frenulotomies.
How much academic work is involved?
Approximately one academic credit equates to 10 hours of study. This course is 20 credits, therefore, approximately 200 hours of study are required overall. This will include hours spent on the mandatory study days, clinical practice time and time spent writing your case study. The remainder of time should be spent reading around the topic to ensure you have a sound evidence base to underpin your practice. There is only one piece of academic work (the case study), which must be passed at a minimum of 50% at Level 7, and is submitted towards the end of the course.
Can I complete the study day only?
Yes, we now have an option to attend for the study days only. A certificate of attendance will be provided, however attending the study days will not lead to competency in this area and will not give you any Level 7 academic credits. You can apply to attend the study days
Do I need to register with the CQC?
If you are planning to set up a private practice then you must register with the Care Quality Commission which will incur a cost.
Study day
There are two study days on the course which both take place online. You will study a range of topics including anatomy and physiology, assessment of ankyloglossia, the frenulotomy procedure, any complications which arise, and running a tongue-tie clinic. Through a range of innovative learning and teaching approaches you will be empowered to think critically about evidence-based practice and develop your own knowledge and skills. A strong foundation of evidence-based theoretical knowledge allows you to become a knowledgeable, safe and effective practitioner.
Clinical practice
Clinical practice placements can be arranged by the University with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust or Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, but places are limited and subject to availability. Places at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered in the order which applications are received. Alternatively, you are able to arrange your own clinical practice placement at a provider of your choice. Following the initial study day, the rest of the year-long course is spent undertaking your clinical practice placement (although it may not take the full year to achieve your clinical competencies).
Assessments
Our assessment strategy aims to mirror professional practices and real-world contexts, preparing you for the challenges of independent and team work, and developing skills that will help you to succeed in the workplace. You will experience creative, engaging and meaningful assessment tasks which contribute to your ongoing development as a critical thinker and as a life-long learner.

There are two assessments that need to be completed as part of the course:

Case study: 1,500 word case study based on a full assessment of tongue-tie and subsequent frenulotomy performed in practice.

Clinical practice: completion of clinical competencies related to tongue-tie and 25 full ankyloglossia assessments and frenulotomies.

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Postgraduate Credit Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management - University of Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

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The Employee Health & Wellbeing Service provides services to support and promote a safe and healthy working environment including:

•Psychological Wellbeing Team

•Fitness for work referrals

•Immunisations and Vaccinations

•Physiotherapy Treatment Services

•Post-Exposure Incident Support

•Health & Wellbeing

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Education:

Sarah Jones- Lead Midwife for Education and Practice Development

Midwifery Practice Educators -

Kathy Unsworth - Team Leader

Natasha Love (maternity leave)

Lauren Connarty

Tazin Sultana Kabir

Inpatient Education Link - Lisa Brannan

Intrapartum Education Link - Carolyn Bentham

Maternity Support Worker Advocates - Zoe Pollard & Rachel Booth

Specialist Midwife for Professional Development - Beverly Riddett

Management:

Emma Coulton- Head of Midwifery

Lyndsey Lythe- Deputy Head of Midwifery

Vicky Green- Matron for Inpatient Care

Cassie Duffy- Antenatal Ward Manager

Anna Howarth- Deputy Antenatal Manger

Kausar Ahmed/Joanna Bergin- Triage and AAU Manager

Kathy Mellor- Truage/AAU Deputy Manager

Laura Dell- Postnatal Ward Manager

Joanne Jakubowski- Deputy Postnatal Ward Manager

Lynsie Dickinson- Matron for Intrapartum Care

Helena Spencer- Labour Ward Manager

Megan Kneale- Deputy Labour Ward Manager

Rebecca McCullough- Birth Centre Manager

Farhana Faruque- Matron for Antenatal Services

Susan McAulliffe - Antenatal Services Matron

Dianne Braithewaite - Antenatal Clinic Manager

Mel Coleman- Community Midwife Manager

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Delivery Suite Facilities, Theatre and Recovery.

The Unit has 9 delivery rooms; including a pool room, 3 enhanced maternal care rooms for mothers with complicated pregnancies, a dedicated bereavement labour room, 4 recovery beds and there are two Obstetric Theatres situated within the Delivery Suite area and 24 hour on-site support from the anaesthetic department.

Delivery suite theatres are located on delivery suite, on the same corridor as the scrub change room, recovery and the anaesthetic office. There are 2 theatres, one of which is latex free.

Recovery takes place in a four bedded area just off the theatre corridor. It is the recovery nurse who will recovers the woman from the anaesthetic and operation.

Manchester Birth Centre

The Midwife Led Birth Centre is a co-located unit within the main Maternity Unit at Wythenshawe. Low risk women who are booked under Midwife Led Care and are admitted in spontaneous labour at term will be admitted to the Birth Centre and cared for holistically. Place of delivery should have ideally been discussed prior to the onset of labour, whilst making a birth plan.

It has 5 pool rooms and is staffed by midwives and maternity support workers (MSW). The 5 rooms are comfortably furnished and provide birth pools and birthing aids presented in a non-clinical environment. The lamps and lighting can be adjusted to create the type of atmosphere that the woman and her birthing partner’s desire. The impact of a homely environment is known to positively affect the birth experience.

Ward C2 Facilities, including Enhanced Recovery.

Ward C2 is situated on the first floor adjacent to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This is a 21 bedded postnatal ward. It is split into one bay of 2 beds, 6 private en-suite side rooms, a family room (for longer stay patients) and three 4 bedded bays. The ward is split into 3 coloured ‘zones’, each with 7 beds. Every shift you will be allocated to a zone and will care for these women throughout your day. The ward is usually staffed with a shift co-ordinator (Band 6 midwife), a NIPE midwife, 3 midwives (band 5s and 6s), an advanced practitioner who works with TCU babies and two maternity support workers. Uniform must be worn in adherence to uniform protocol.

The ward also has a Transitional Care Unit which provides care to higher risk neonates. You will care for these babies whilst being supported by a band 4 assistant practitioner.  You should try and gain some experience working in TCU to familiarise yourself with the protocols and care of higher risk neonates. There is a folder by TCU that contains all of the neonatal guidelines and information that you will need whilst you are caring for babies on C2.

Enhanced Recovery Bay is an 8 bedded ward situated within the postnatal ward, which contains 2 four bedded bays.  Women attend the Enhanced Recovery Bay for a pre-operative appointment two days before their elective surgery. And those women who remain on the enhanced recovery pathway will be recovered and discharged from here 24hours after their elective c/s.

Ward C3 Facilities

The Antenatal Ward is situated on the 2nd floor and has 12 beds This area also has a bereavement suite (the Snowdrop Room) which contains a a private kitchen and bathroom. The ward is staffed by at least one Band 6 midwife and ideally two others. At least one maternity support worker is usually rota’d onto a shift.

Antenatal Clinic (ANC)

There are two Antenatal Clinics based at Wythenshawe and Trafford. Wythenshawe Antenatal Clinic is adjacent to the Obstetric Ultrasound Department; there are Consultant clinic sessions and Midwife clinic sessions held daily.

Community Midwifery Service

There are 3 teams of community midwives covering areas in South Manchester and Trafford.

Community midwifery services are integrated within the midwifery unit. Working in teams, we offer integrated midwifery care for the mothers of South Manchester and Trafford. The community midwifery services are led by the Community Manager.

| Team   | Area covered  | Team Leader  | Telephone Number

| Gaskell  | Woodhouse Park, Northenden & Benchill- based at Wythenshawe Hospital   | Emma Axon | 07824058296

| Pankhurst  | Altrincham/Timperley, Sale, Urmston and Partington- based at Trafford General Hospital.   | Louise Nelson and Karla Roberts  | 07854979534

| Seacole  | Chorlton and Didsbury- based at Wythenshawe Hospital   | Lisa Robinson | 07974249130

Styal Midwife | Melanie Ballard

Triage

Triage is a four bedded assessment area situated near the Birth Centre and main reception. Antenatal Assessment Unit shares an office with triage to share clerks and support staff. Triage is staffed by two midwives (one is always a band 6) and a maternity support worker.

The triage unit will review pregnant women from 16/40 gestation until 6/52 postnatal. It runs on self referral and referrals from community midwives when needed.

Antenatal Assessment Unit

AAU is also located near the birth centre and is next to triage. AAU & triage share an office space. There are 3 beds and an area where women can be scanned by a midwife sonographer.

AAU runs on an appointment system but women can also be referred in from their community midwife or for a review after having a scan.

There are many reasons women may need to attend the AAU some include for blood pressure profiles, CTG monitoring, management of obstetric cholestasis and for scan reviews, outpatient induction of labour, ferinject IVI and for ECV.

Neonatal Unit

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is self-contained within the maternity department opposite ward C2. It provides level 2 care, meaning the maternity unit accepts in-utero transfers from 27 weeks gestation. We occasionally transfer women below 27 weeks gestation out to other hospitals accompanied by a midwife.

Gynaecology Service

Saint Mary’s @ Wythenshawe also has an emergency gynaecology service which consists of Ward F16, Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) and a daily pre-op clinic.

EGU is an acute gynaecology service which follows an Emergency Department model of care.

F16 is and in-patient ward caring for women experiencing a wide range of gynaecology conditions such as early pregnancy complications or acute non-pregnant gynaecology conditions. Our 19 beds include a 4 bedded bay for the urgent surgical lists that take place Monday-Friday and a 4 bedded bay for ambulatory services.

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All sickness must be reported through the Absence Manager on 0330 808 0260. Absence Manager is a system to record and manage all unplanned absence and planned medical procedures at MFT.  You will be asked to give your assignment number so please make sure you have this to hand. If your sickness continues past 7 days self-certification you will need to keep your manager updated.

Following your return to work you need to complete a return to work interview with your manager. Please ensure you do this within the first two days following your sick leave. For further information, see sickness policy (HR).

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Please ensure you arrange your annual leave as soon as possible to prevent disappointment as certain times of the year are very popular. This needs to be requested on E-roster and will be verified by the managers.

DO NOT book any holidays until you have had your annual leave authorised. For further information, see the Annual leave policy.

Please try and spread your annual leave out evenly over the year i.e 1-2 weeks every quarter (Apr-Jun, Jul-Sept, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar).  You will not be allowed to carry any annual leave over into the next financial year unless there are extenuating circumstances and these need to be approved by your line managers.

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The ‘off duty’ rota is available electronically on health roster. Full time staff have 4 ‘red’ requests in a 4-week period. The roster can be accessed via the following link:

https://manft.allocate-cloud.co.uk/EmployeeOnlineHealth/MANFTLIVE/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FEmployeeOnlineHealth%2FMANFTLIVE%2F

Any specific queries about off duty, annual leave etc., should be directed to the ward manager or their PA of the area you are working in.

Band 5 midwives can expect to rotate to Antenatal, Postnatal, and Intrapartum areas, with the possible inclusion of a placement with the community setting, during your preceptorship to support the completion of your preceptorship programme. You may wish to complete your preceptorship whilst working as part of a Continuity Team.  If this is the case, we can tailor your preceptorship to ensure that you have the opportunity to complete all your Intrapartum skills and knowledge. The matrons will organise the rotations for band 5 midwives. Should you have any questions, please contact them directly via email.

E-roster closes for requests 2 months prior to the month in question i.e. period of 24th Febuary to 22nd March closes 1st January. Please book your requests in a timely manner and make sure you use them. We are flexible but also expect you to be considerate with how much you request for equity amongst your colleagues.

This is a guide to the number of requests you may have each month dependent on your contracted working hours.

Ø 28.5-37.5 h  = 4 requests = 96h

Ø  19.0-28.0 h  = 3 requests = 72h

Ø  10.0-18.5 h  = 2 requests = 48h

Ø  1.0-9.5 h      = 1 requests  = 24h

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There are two multi story car parks a ORC, located at Grafton Street and Hathersage Road. Both car parks are floor 4 upwards for staff members.

Staff parking on the multi story car parks must hold a valid permit and park within the designated staff parking levels. Staff must not park in public areas; staff who park in public areas will receive a PCN and may have their permit revoked.

Band 5 is approx £24 per calendar month.

Band 6 is approx £27.60 per calendar month.

Please note this may change dependant on banding/ hours worked and overall wage. Parking permits must be renewed every 12 months.

Cross site working:

Staff who are attending other sites three or more times per week, can apply for a Cross Site Multi Car Parking Permit.

If less than the three times per week, please complete a Cross Site Staff Members Parking Exemption Form (attached above) which will allow staff to park for free at either sites providing they hold a permit at one of the hospital sites.

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Cross site exemptions form - November 2022 (1)

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The Maternity Unit at Wythenshawe is self-contained within its own building block situated on Floats Road at the side of the hospital and uses entrances 13 and 14.

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Education:

Sarah Jones - Lead Midwife for education and practice development

Midwifery Practice Educators -

Emily Hall - Team Leader

Aimee Russell-Smith (Maternity Leave), Hollie Beavan and Kate Bowman-Worrall

Management:

Emily McClure - Head of Midwifery

Kate Giannone - Deputy Head of Midwifery

Caroline Berry - Delivery Suite Matron

Sam Nichols- Inpatient matron

Lynne Swann - Matron for Normal Birth

Tara Kennedy - Matron of Antenatal Services

Joanne Pitcher + Amanda Fieldhouse - Birth Centre Managers

Gemma Grant - Delivery Suite manager

Kate Smeaton - DS Deputy manager

Henrietta Connolly and Sean Hill - C3 Managers

Bronte Duxbury & Hannah Richardson - C2 Managers

Lauren Biesty - C2 Deputy

Deborah Brennan and Tilly Howson- Triage managers

Hannah Critchley - ANC manager Wythenshawe

Lucy Farquharson - ANC manager Trafford

Emma Axon, Lisa Robinson, Karla Roberts and Louise Nelson - Community managers

Elisabeth Tresise - ERP Manager

Delivery Suite Co-Ordinator's - Debbie Keighron, Emillie Gibb, Kate Smeaton, Lisa Crossley, Carol Aylmer, Kate Smeaton, Louise Greatorex, Michelle Iredale, Melina Saebi, Amy Ashbrook & Collette Parsons, Beckie Talbot, Chloe Webb, Jade Donnelly, Bethan McAvoy.

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Working Day Ward C2, Ward C3, Delivery Suite, Triage and Birth Centre shift patterns:
• Long day: 07:00-20:00 (60 min break)
• Early shift: 07:00-15:30 (30 min break)
• Late shift: 12:00-20:00 (30 min break)
• Night shift: 19:45-07:15 (60 min break)

Enhanced Recovery shift patterns:
• Long day: 07:00-20:00 (60 min break)
• Early shift: 07:00-15:30 (30 min break)
• Late shift: 12:00-20:00 (30 min break)
• Mid shift: 10:00-18:00 (30 min break)

Community shift patterns:
• Day shift: 08:30-17:00
• Second on call: 17:00-08:30
• Evening on call: 17:00-21:00
• First on call: 21:00-08:30

Antenatal Clinic and DCAU
• Staffed 07:45-18:15 Monday - Saturday

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The Trust car park is located at the rear of maternity and is called 'Jurassic'. There are 2 entrances - One has 2 barriers and the other has 3. On your first day on site you will need to use the 3 barrier entrance. This is located opposite the visitors parking on Floats Road. There is a number for you to call security, state you are a new starter and then they will grant you entrance.
During your first on site day we will take you to Car parking and ID to get your staff badge and activate your parking application.
To make this process smoother if you can complete the online application on Permit Smarti: https://permits.paysmarti.co.uk/acct/mft
You will need to attach a Line manager Verification form - which we can complete for you. You will then be given a permit application number.
When you attend car parking you need to provide them with the application number and then your permit will be activated and you will receive a disk for your car.
Your permit will need reactivating every 12 months and you will be sent a renewal email a month before it is due to expire.

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Parking - Line Manager Verification Mandate Form - April 2023

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Midwifery Staffing

Matron for Intrapartum care (covers the Labour Ward), Matron for Inpatient Services (covers Triage, Antenatal Ward and the Postnatal ward), Matron for Antenatal Service (covers ANC, the community and the Birth Centre), Matron for Education and Practice Development, Matron for Quality, safety and patient Improvement.

Labour Ward

The Labour ward is situated on the second floor in K Block.  It comprises of 10 Labour rooms, 2 theatres, 1 high dependency room and the butterfly room (bereavement room)

Birth Centre

The Bluebell Birth Centre is located on the second floor of K Block. It is next to labour ward.

Women under midwifery led care and choosing a hospital birth will be admitted to the birth centre in spontaneous labour. The birth centre has a small team of midwives, maternity support workers and a manager.

This beautiful space consists of 4 rooms, 2 of which have birthing pools. Each room is comfortably furnished, providing birthing aids and ambient lightening to create a home from home environment. Research has shown that using a birth centre supports the physiology of birth and reduces the chance of interventions. Birth centres are associated with higher maternal satisfaction and positive birth experience.

The birth centre runs regular tours for pregnant women and their birth centres.

Triage and Antenatal Day Unit

This is a 9 bedded triage area which assesses/monitors/diagnoses antenatal women from 16 weeks pregnant and postnatal women up to 6 weeks. There is also a room where the Midwife Sonographer team are based.  This is located on together with the Antenatal ward on the third floor in K Block.

Antenatal Ward

The Antenatal ward is situated also on the third floor of K Block and is a continuation floorplan from the Triage/ANDU. It has 14 beds, 2 of which are side rooms, with en-suite facilities, with the other beds confined to 4 bedded bays. There is a 4 bed flexible room which is shared with the postnatal ward. The induction of labour is commenced on this ward as well as having high-risk inpatient antenatal patients.

Postnatal Ward

The Postnatal ward is situated on the third floor and a continuation of the Antenatal ward.  It has 21 beds consisting of 4 four bedded bays and 6 single rooms with en-suite facilities as well as the shared flexible bay.

Antenatal Clinic

This is located on the ground floor towards the left-hand side as you entrance to K Block. There are daily bookings and consultant-led clinics including specialist clinics which run throughout the week. There are also consultant-led clinic’s being run from the Fairfield General Hospital in Bury.

Community Midwifery Services

The community Midwives Office is situated on Ward B4. The community midwifery service has 5 teams covering the City Centre, North Manchester areas, Salford and Bury.

Each team consists of a team leader, band 5 and band 6 midwives and maternity support workers.

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Online Perineal Repair and OASI theory update

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External Funding Application - Guide June 23

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Antenatal Upskilling Morning
For all band 5s and any Band 6s who wish to have an update.

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The Trust provides a multi-storey carpark for staff at North Manchester General Hospital, which can be accessed via the route highlighted.

During your induction you will be asked to create an account on : MFT Permit System - PermitSmarti

You can then apply for a permit – you will be asked to upload a ‘line manager mandate form’ which will be completed during your induction.

Once your permit has been approved you will receive an email to collect it from Estates – see the Trust map.

This Permit must be displayed whenever you’re parked at NMGH.

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Access to timely support for difficulties in life is important. MFT provides an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured which offers free and confidential 24-hour support for all MFT employed colleagues.

The EAP can be used for support regarding a range of emotional issues such as stress, anxiety and depression as well as practical issues such as housing concerns, financial concerns, and alcohol issues.

Where required, the EAP provides immediate access to qualified and experienced counsellors, either face to face or over the phone, as well as online psychological support.

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Please follow this link to watch an in depth resuscitaire video for those working in ORC and North

How to use the Resuscitaire

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There's no such thing as a silly question. If you have a question, it's likely that others will be thinking the same!

Write your question on the board linked above, and check back for answers.

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ORC- If you need to chat, we can be found on the third floor, Ward 47B on the left-hand side.

NMGH- You can come to us anytime for support, we can be found on the third floor, Block F.

WYTH - Our door is always open - we are located in the office the the end of delivery suite.

NMGH extension number: 44926
ORC extension number: 66554
WYTH extension number: 34948

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Did you know the '2222' terminology has changed for Obstetric Emergencies?

If you are present at an obstetric emergency and are asked to put out the 2222 call, you now ask for the 'Obstetric Emergency Team' - you no longer need to 'fast bleep' individuals.

Did you also know that it has also changed for maternal cardiac collapse/arrests?

If you are present at a cardiac arrest and are asked to put out the 2222 call, you now ask for the 'Maternal Cardiac Arrest Team', - no longer called Obstetric Cardiac Arrest Team. When you request the Maternal Cardiac Arrest Team, the Neonatal Emergency Team will also attend.

For any emergency, remember to state on the 2222 call, which site you are at (Saint Mary's Oxford Road, Wythenshawe or North Manchester)

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Simulations can feel overwhelming at times - but it's important to remember they are not designed to test or catch you out.

Instead, they are a powerful tool to learn, reflect and improve our current practice in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental learning environment.

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Medicines Management - Used in Maternity

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Medicines Management - Used in Maternity

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Medications used in maternity Handouts and Discussion points

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How do we escalate at MFT?

Staff members may be carrying a 'Vocera' or a 'Bleep', so it's important you know how to get hold of people using both methods:

Vocera:

Dial 82 and wait for the voice message

Say the name of the person you want clearly

Please refer to the flash cards in each area, created to support with this as you can also ask for the job title of the person you need e.g. "postnatal ward first on" for the neonatal SHO.

Bleep system:

Dial 81 and wait for the voice message.

Dial the bleep number e.g. 6003

Dial the extension number you wish them to reply to e.g. 66556

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Intrapartum padlet

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RCM padlet

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Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.

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Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way that enhances your story. Sway makes sure your creations look great on any screen.

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Pre Session Reading - Human Factors PPT - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Human Factors PPT - MDT

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PMA

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Pre Session Reading - Seizures in pregnancy - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Seizures in pregnancy - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Uterine Inversion - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Uterine Inversion - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Amniotic Fluid Embolism - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Amniotic Fluid Embolism - MDT

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Pre Session Reading -  Maternal Collapse - MDT

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Pre Session Reading -  Maternal Collapse - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Shoulder Dystocia - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Shoulder Dystocia - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Impacted fetal head - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Impacted fetal head - MDT

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Management of impacted fetal head at caesarean section presentation

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Pre Session Reading - Assisted Birth - MDT

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Pre Session Reading - Assisted Birth - MDT

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Midwide training slides - Tommy's Centre

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Bleep the team on 6689 and get a tour arranged!

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Behind the scenes of placental research

What is a perfusion rig and how does it mimic the environment of the placenta in the uterus?

Setting up for a physiological perfusion procedure - how do substances cross (or don't cross) the placenta?

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We have carried out plenty successful sims in the clinical areas as well as Simulation days with different teams.

Such as:

Fire Drill in DU

PET and Perimortem CS in ED

Pre hospital Simulation day with the Ambulance team

Baby abduction in ward 47

Delivery and neonatal resuscitation in ANC

Anaphylaxis

Pre Hospital Simulation Day

Styal Prison simulation

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New MUD update for emergencies day March 2026

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All4Maternity is an online FREE platform run by practicing midwives that provides resources like online courses, journals, blogs, and podcasts. It’s a supportive community for midwives, students and maternity care professionals to learn, share knowledge, and connect.

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Scan the QR code for Exclusive access for Manchester Foundation Trust Midwives

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https://vimeo.com/1083830798/d196afd381

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https://vimeo.com/1083829949/67560b8356?ts=0&share=copy

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https://vimeo.com/1083830243/c63ffe8469?ts=0&share=copy

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https://vimeo.com/1083830498/06ea825e4e?ts=0&share=copy

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Neonatal Resuscitation and care of newborn- May 2026 (1)

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There are many other medical devices videos on the intranet if you search : Maternity MCS Medical Devices Resource Library

Please note: We are updating this page as they are not organised by risk

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Watch this video to learn how the start the 'Category 1 LSCS timer' on HIVE

Theatre timer Oct 2025.mp4

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From time to time, the education teams will be round the clinical areas with the Quality Bus to talk to you about different education initiatives. Watch out for us!

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MH Guidance Note - Stowing hoist slings after use

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FLUID BALANCE CHANGES AND INTRODUCTION OF HYDRATION ASSESSMENT 2026

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FLUID BALANCE CHANGES AND INTRODUCTION OF HYDRATION ASSESSMENT 2026

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GMEC LMNS Cultural Safety Training January 2026 (1)

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MCS Manual Handling including evacuation from pool updated  April 2026 (1)

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SBL Genetic Literacy Presentation 2026-2027 Power Point with video