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As a result, the community maternity unit will be similar to the working patterns as other midwife-led units run by NHS Highland. The changes come into force from the end of the month. From 30 January, there will be a 24/7 service at Caithness General Hospital with midwives moving to the standard 10-hour or 12-hour shift model used elsewhere.
During the day, midwives will cover the service from 8am to 8pm. Like other community maternity units, two midwives will be on-call from 8pm to 8am. The latter can be quickly called into the hospital if required.
The move is part of the transition work and workforce planning following the board's decision in November 2016 to establish a community maternity unit at the hospital.
Mary Burnside, NHS Highland's North & West Operational Unit lead midwife, said: "The number of contacts for the maternity unit overnight is very small. By moving to on-call it provides a more sustainable model.
"It will free-up midwifery hours which will add to the staffing level during the day when activity is busiest and where the greatest need is in relation to antenatal care, postnatal care and collaborative working with colleagues in health visiting and child protection to support vulnerable women and families."
Further information regarding the transition can be found here.
(JP/LM)
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Maternity Unit To Adopt New Staffing Model
A new staffing model is to be implemented at the community maternity unit at Caithness General Hospital. The decision follows meetings with staff about how best to implement sustainable changes in Wick.As a result, the community maternity unit will be similar to the working patterns as other midwife-led units run by NHS Highland. The changes come into force from the end of the month. From 30 January, there will be a 24/7 service at Caithness General Hospital with midwives moving to the standard 10-hour or 12-hour shift model used elsewhere.
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During the day, midwives will cover the service from 8am to 8pm. Like other community maternity units, two midwives will be on-call from 8pm to 8am. The latter can be quickly called into the hospital if required.
The move is part of the transition work and workforce planning following the board's decision in November 2016 to establish a community maternity unit at the hospital.
Mary Burnside, NHS Highland's North & West Operational Unit lead midwife, said: "The number of contacts for the maternity unit overnight is very small. By moving to on-call it provides a more sustainable model.
"It will free-up midwifery hours which will add to the staffing level during the day when activity is busiest and where the greatest need is in relation to antenatal care, postnatal care and collaborative working with colleagues in health visiting and child protection to support vulnerable women and families."
Further information regarding the transition can be found here.
(JP/LM)
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