Mum, wife, midwife...me. All views are my own, member of #fellowsc12 promoter of #realisticmedicine advocate of supported decision making in maternity services.
Aberdeen
Joined March 2009
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Amanda Gotch retweeted
π Excellent development opportunity leading the Aberdeen community midwifery teams, with support from the Midwifery Team Leaders & Midwifery Manager π β¦@LaineMJ1β© β¦@liz1cheungβ© β¦@mandamacd99β© **Please share** share.google/mQ9aikVIatSHMBIβ¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
π£Newly qualified midwife employment.
Iβve spoken with many final year students @MidwivesRCM concerned about employment prospects & asking for practical advice.
Weβve been working hard behind the scenes since our survey in May. Find out whatβs been going on in my latest update.
rcm.org.uk/blog/2025/07/suppβ¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
#ICYMI Weβre proud to be the first health board to sign the @MigraineTrustβs Workplace Pledge!
Special thanks to our colleague Leigh Ewen, who shared her powerful story with the @pressjournal about living and working with #migraine.
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifβ¦
#ProudToBeNHSG
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Today, we launch a co-produced resource to help parents spot signs of jaundice in babies with dark skin tones. It will be shared with every maternity & neonatal service across the country and across primary care.
You can download it here: nhsrho.org/resources/a-parenβ¦
ALT Image of the coproduced parentsβ guide to recognising jaundice in Black and Brown babies. Includes photographs to support and information on where and how to seek help.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
We will only improve maternity and neonatal safety if we work together - that's why I'm incredibly proud to be part of the team to bring together this summit, aimed at senior NHS leaders. Solution-focused, positive and collaborative. #InsightToImpact
Are you a #ChiefExecutive or #Chair in the #NHS? Join Progress in Partnership - @MidwivesRCM, @RCObsGyn, @RCPCHtweets, @RCoANews, @BAPM_Official, @iHealthVisiting and @NNAUK1 - for a first-of-its-kind summit on maternity and neonatal safety, chaired by @ShaunLintern. Details π
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Last week we published the results of our student midwife survey which showed more than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year are βnot confidentβ they will find a job once graduating.
RCM's @Fi_Gibb spoke to @SkyNews about issue alongside Jasmine a NQM
ICYMI: Sky News today about @MidwivesRCM survey on student jobs.
Thanks to Jasmine, newly qualified midwife for sharing her story.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
#ItsOKtoAsk! When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. For more info on questions to ask at your next appointment, visit nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Thanks to @NursingTimes for featuring my career journey. ππ»
Midwifery has taught me so much and taken me to roles and opportunities I had no idea about when I started. It was a pleasure to reflect on the journey so far.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
I have the pleasure of working closely with @Fi_Gibb and if youβre feeling uninspired, I recommend reading this overview of her journey in midwifery so far. Great advice, from a true midwifery leader. #midwiferycareers #leadership @midwivesRCM
Thanks to @NursingTimes for featuring my career journey. ππ»
Midwifery has taught me so much and taken me to roles and opportunities I had no idea about when I started. It was a pleasure to reflect on the journey so far.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Congratulations to Mhairi Finlayson who has been awarded the Sir Dugald Baird O&G medal this year! π
Well done Mhairi π
Amanda Gotch retweeted
More than 8 out of 10 student mws due to qualify have told us theyβre βnot confidentβ they will find a job on graduation. π€―
Iβve been speaking with Sky news and radio about the issue & share concerns that almost 1000 members told @MidwivesRCM last month.
Read the story here: rcm.org.uk/media-releases/20β¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
I am tired of seeing complexity, jargon and buzzwords that add no value or understanding.
Simplicity doesnβt mean dumbing things down; it means stripping away the noise to reveal the essence.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
The next webinar in the series hosted by our Student Midwife Forum (SMF) is 'Physical activity in pregnancy'. This free event for all members will take place on 8 July 2025. Book now for the chance to increase your knowledge and confidence on the subject. buff.ly/u4aKyp8
Amanda Gotch retweeted
VACANCY! Please see our advert for Band 5 Staff Nurse within our learning disability inpatient wards. Great opportunity to join our team. Get in touch and happy to chat @_jacquelinetee @LDNmgallagher @SLDNN6 @NHSGrampian #chooseLDnursing
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/Jβ¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Professor Rockwood four magic numbers
75 - age where everything takes off
72- hours to get the frail older adult turned round in hospital
5- Simplify & prioritise CGA. Mobility, Engagement, Cognition & Function
80/20- the team should be able to address 80% of the care plan.
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Weβre also recruiting a Director of Finance.
At @NHSOrkney weβre on an exciting improvement journey.
If you want to be part of our future & are interested in this role, you can find more information here β‘οΈ apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/Jβ¦
#TeamOrkney
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Weβre recruiting a Director of People and Culture.
Come and join #TeamOrkney & be part of the team leading the next phase of our improvement journey.
At @NHSOrkney, people come first & further improving staff experience is a top priority.
More info β‘οΈ apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/Jβ¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) working in the NHS in Scotland have voted to accept a two year pay offer of just over 8%. Read more: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/05/rcm-β¦
Amanda Gotch retweeted
π New blog with ICM
Part 3 in our series on how global midwifery associations can engage with student midwives.
This time, Nic Ferguson, NQM and outgoing Chair of RCM Student Midwife Forum reflects on her experience of being a member of @MidwivesRCM
internationalmidwives.org/stβ¦