I want to train to become a Midwife to provide genuine, empathetic and holistic care for childbearing women during their pregnancy, labour and early postnatal period. I aim to empower women by promoting informed choice and safe Midwifery practice. I have always had a strong interest in the physiology of childbirth with a particular fascination in water birth and its link to normal labour/birth and how the promotion of normality in Midwifery practice can establish better outcomes and both positive short/long term benefits for women.
I’m currently studying subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology which will help my understanding of how to safely care for childbearing women; Chemistry will be useful in my understanding of the pharmacology used …show more content…
I also volunteer on an occupational therapy ward where I have been responsible for organising activities to help encourage patient independence. My good organisational skills have been beneficial in my allocation of my duties and using my time efficiently. Volunteering gave me a real and rewarding insight into how a hospital runs and the pressures staff can face which, along with reading articles on the NMC and RCM websites, gives me some comprehension of the pressures Midwives can …show more content…
My effective communication skills meant I was able to build trusting relationships with customers and this will be useful when building mutual partnerships when supporting women and their families. Working in banking also taught me the importance of confidentiality which I also understand to be a fundamental principle in Midwifery practice. Working in a hair salon I was able to build a rapport with women very quickly and I’m very enthusiastic on practical learning and attention to detail; my focus on practical learning will help me when learning skills such as auscultation and palpation. I actively listened to clients so I fully understood their needs and ensured they received the best care. I work well as part of a team and I understand this would be important when working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided for the woman. I have experience of working unsocial/long hours and believe I am able to maintain a healthy work/life balance through hobbies such as hiking/gorge walking where concentration/being responsible is vital to avoid injury/danger; my calm, conscientious and focused personality will be applicable in a busy NHS where clear focus remains on the needs of the woman. Having worked under strict time pressures I am able to react quickly and rationally when working in
I’m currently studying subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology which will help my understanding of how to safely care for childbearing women; Chemistry will be useful in my understanding of the pharmacology used …show more content…
I also volunteer on an occupational therapy ward where I have been responsible for organising activities to help encourage patient independence. My good organisational skills have been beneficial in my allocation of my duties and using my time efficiently. Volunteering gave me a real and rewarding insight into how a hospital runs and the pressures staff can face which, along with reading articles on the NMC and RCM websites, gives me some comprehension of the pressures Midwives can …show more content…
My effective communication skills meant I was able to build trusting relationships with customers and this will be useful when building mutual partnerships when supporting women and their families. Working in banking also taught me the importance of confidentiality which I also understand to be a fundamental principle in Midwifery practice. Working in a hair salon I was able to build a rapport with women very quickly and I’m very enthusiastic on practical learning and attention to detail; my focus on practical learning will help me when learning skills such as auscultation and palpation. I actively listened to clients so I fully understood their needs and ensured they received the best care. I work well as part of a team and I understand this would be important when working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided for the woman. I have experience of working unsocial/long hours and believe I am able to maintain a healthy work/life balance through hobbies such as hiking/gorge walking where concentration/being responsible is vital to avoid injury/danger; my calm, conscientious and focused personality will be applicable in a busy NHS where clear focus remains on the needs of the woman. Having worked under strict time pressures I am able to react quickly and rationally when working in