Job summary
THIS VACANCY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES WISHING TO
JOIN THE TRUST AS AN ADAPTATION MIDWIFE. THESE VACANCIES WILL BE ADVERTISED VIA
NHS JOBS WHEN THEY ARISE.
This is Band 5/6 Midwifery Post
Shortlisting will be done in Early November and Interviews will be held at the end of November
An exciting opportunity has arisen across South Tyneside and
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to recruit self-motivated enthusiastic and
dynamic midwives who are keen to develop and broaden their experience and
skills within maternity services. Our service provides Midwifery Led care as
well as Consultant Led Obstetric services to ensure personalised care to all
women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth pathway. Successful candidates
will be given the opportunity to work within both community and hospital
settings.
As a directorate we are committed to the development and education
of our staff, supported by dedicated practice development and educational lead
midwives
Main duties of the job
The
maternity unit offers a 24-hour 7 day per week service covering 365 days of the
year. Successful candidates will be expected to work a proportion of weekends
and bank holidays as well as rotation between day and night duty across all
areas.
Applicants
should be Registered Midwives on Part 10 of the NMC Professional Register and
hold or be working towards a degree in midwifery. Candidates should possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to work
closely within a multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to develop and
expand your midwifery skills through internal rotation within all maternity
settings. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.
Family
Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to
grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we
are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for
our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this
role.
If
you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team, then we would
welcome your application.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post is rotational throughout
Maternity Services, providing care to women during their pregnancy, Antenatal,
Postnatal and labour.
To be responsible and
accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate midwifery
care for women, babies and families designated to their care.
To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
Support
the shift leader or team leader to ensure organisational goals and objectives are
met.
Ensuring that personal clinical and
professional standards are maintained within the acute and community setting.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with
the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post is rotational throughout
Maternity Services, providing care to women during their pregnancy, Antenatal,
Postnatal and labour.
To be responsible and
accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate midwifery
care for women, babies and families designated to their care.
To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
Support
the shift leader or team leader to ensure organisational goals and objectives are
met.
Ensuring that personal clinical and
professional standards are maintained within the acute and community setting.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with
the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Midwife)
- Degree in Midwifery studies or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Expertise within the speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of line management of staff
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles and professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Midwife)
- Degree in Midwifery studies or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Expertise within the speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of line management of staff
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles and professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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