Job summary
In line with the NHS 3-year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services and the national Core20PLUS5 strategy, we will be commencing Enhanced Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoC) teams, that will provide additional support for women/people living in the most deprived areas with the aim to reduce inequalities in maternity and neonatal outcomes. We are seeking compassionate and highly motivated midwives for this vulnerable group to join our teams providing enhanced MCoC for women and birthing people and their families. This will be part of a shift-based continuity model of care where you will team caseload women and birthing people.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a competent and confident midwife, encompassing the full scope of midwifery practice. You will need to show compassionate behaviour towards women and birthing people and their families and ensure that equality and diversity are respected, and women and birthing people are able to be partners in their own care. This will involve being on call for intrapartum care and you must have a valid driving licence and car. This may require travelling long distances at times. This team will be in addition to the current staffing model.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of on-going relevant continuing professional development
- Basic life support.
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Good level of post registration experience, including experience within relevant clinical environment.
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience.
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a continuity of carer model.
- Previous experience of taking part in research and audit.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
- Experience of handling and reporting clinical incidents and complaints.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent midwifery clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up, Cannulation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a continuity of carer model.
- Good knowledge of equality and diversity.
- A knowledge of how to handle clinical incidents and complaints.
- Newborn Behavioural observations (Brazelton).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of on-going relevant continuing professional development
- Basic life support.
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Good level of post registration experience, including experience within relevant clinical environment.
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience.
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a continuity of carer model.
- Previous experience of taking part in research and audit.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
- Experience of handling and reporting clinical incidents and complaints.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent midwifery clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up, Cannulation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a continuity of carer model.
- Good knowledge of equality and diversity.
- A knowledge of how to handle clinical incidents and complaints.
- Newborn Behavioural observations (Brazelton).
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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