Job summary
Applications open to student midwives who are expected to be in receipt on their NMC PIN by 31.10.2025.
Our Maternity Services in Cornwall have recently been transformed with national recognition which we are immensely proud of. As a result, we have had overwhelming executive support to progress the strategy for our Maternity Transformation agenda. We are now looking for enthusiastic midwives to join our fabulous team to support our vision.
We can offer you the chance to gain experience in all areas of midwifery practice with one of our rotational posts. All our team members join an innovative multidisciplinary training week and we value our staff development. There are lots of opportunities to be involved with quality improvement initiatives we listen to you, your ideas and support you to action them. Our management approach is collaborative and respectful and we will support you to be the best you can be. We know that this is the only way that our women and their families will get the best care possible.
All interviews will be face to face.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of the Midwifery Team, providing a high standard of individualised care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the hospital setting.To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Our programme for newly qualified midwives (NQM's) comes highly recommended and has attracted some fantastic candidates. You will be supported by our Learning and Development Team which includes a Practice Development Midwife; a team of Clinical Skills Facilitators; and a Fetal Monitoring Specialist Midwife, as well as a Professional Midwifery Advocate. In addition, all NQM's are allocated a Preceptor and a Team Leader. A bespoke Midwifery update week ensures an emphasis on a multidisciplinary team approach to training and facilitates our strong learning culture. Regular point of care multidisciplinary simulations are also embedded into our working day. Investing in your continued development is of paramount importance to us with a range of opportunities within the Trust in line with our "Being Brilliant" Trust-wide philosophy.
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.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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 - Band 5/6
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of on-going relevant continuing professional development, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies for B6.
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Possession of a relevant degree or studying towards
- Assessing and mentoring qualification/B5 expectation
- Evidence of Alternative Therapies training/within training
- Newborn Life Support
- NIPE
Experience
Essential
- Good level of post registration experience, including experience within relevant clinical environment/successful completion of Midwifery Degree
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience for B6
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of taking part in research and audit.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving for B6
- Experience of handling and reporting clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous experience in Quality Improvement Methdology
Skills / Knowledge expected
Essential
- Excellent midwifery clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, Health and Safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues.
Desirable
- Appraisal skills.
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing, including the modernisation agenda.
- Cannulation.
- A knowledge of how to handling clinical incidents and complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Band 5/6
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of on-going relevant continuing professional development, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies for B6.
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Possession of a relevant degree or studying towards
- Assessing and mentoring qualification/B5 expectation
- Evidence of Alternative Therapies training/within training
- Newborn Life Support
- NIPE
Experience
Essential
- Good level of post registration experience, including experience within relevant clinical environment/successful completion of Midwifery Degree
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience for B6
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of taking part in research and audit.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving for B6
- Experience of handling and reporting clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous experience in Quality Improvement Methdology
Skills / Knowledge expected
Essential
- Excellent midwifery clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, Health and Safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues.
Desirable
- Appraisal skills.
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing, including the modernisation agenda.
- Cannulation.
- A knowledge of how to handling clinical incidents and complaints.
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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