Job summary
The post holder will be based at Nottingham University Hospitals. This encompasses Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham City Campus, Nottingham/Nottinghamshire Community and Rope Walk House and will be expected to undertake a range of placements across other healthcare providers.
The academic element is provided by University of Derby and is a mix of face to face (at the Kedelston Road Campus in Derby) and remote or individual learning activities.
The role requires that you successfully complete and pass the academic and practice elements of the programme as specified by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), University of Derby (UoD), and Nursing and Midwifery Council.
This post is full time with annual leave based on the academic calendar of the University of Derby.
Upon successful completion candidates will be able to register as a midwife with the NMC.
Main duties of the job
The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice based.
It will allow the successful candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of women in the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods, as well as in the care of the newborn baby and how to practice safely and effectively as an autonomous practitioner.
The clinical placements will allow the successful candidates to apply evidence-based theory in to clinical practice to achieve the required proficiencies for registration as a midwife.
Clinical placements will encompass community, antenatal and postnatal experiences, and labour ward/birth centres within the Nottingham Region.
The successful candidates will be Registered Adult Nurses on Part 1 of the NMC register and have been practicing for a minimum of six months at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
They will have an undergraduate degree in nursing or any other Health and Social care related subject.
They will be able to travel to UoD Kedleston Rd campus (in Derby) for theory, attend placements in the Nottingham region and work the full range of shifts as a supernumerary MSc midwifery student.
Candidates should be passionate about midwifery and be a confident communicator with well-developed inter-personal skills and an ability to work within the multi-professional team.
The posts will be offered as a seconded, fixed term contract.
About us
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
The last year has been challenging for our teams. Alongside our continued recovery from Covid, our maternity services are subject to an independent review and we must do more to improve our culture. We are more focused than ever on making sustained improvements across our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for eight Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust Registered Nurses to apply for the two-year, Midwifery (pre-registration) MSc with University of Derby.
This opportunity will be funded Nottingham University Hospital and Health Education England (HEE).
On completion of the course, if the successful candidates have met the NMC Standards for Proficiency for Midwifes and are eligible to be registered on the midwifery section of the NMC register, they can submit an application for the role of registered Midwife to Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
The two-year NMC approved course will provide the successful candidates with a wide base of knowledge aligned to national policy which meets the NMC requirements for future midwifes.
The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice based.
Theory will be a blend of face-to-face teaching at UoD Kedleston Rd campus, Derby, project-based working, case studies, independent study and online resources.
It will allow the successful candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of women and their babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum, and postnatal periods, as well as in the care of the newborn baby and how to practice safely and effectively as an autonomous practitioner.
It will encourage critical thinking and teach the successful candidates how to apply an evidence-based approach to support decision-making in clinical practice.
Clinical placements will encompass community, antenatal and post-natal experiences, and labour ward/birth centres within the Nottingham Region.
The clinical placements will allow successful candidates to apply evidence-based theory into clinical practice to achieve the required proficiencies for registration as a midwife.
The successful candidates will be Registered Adult Nurses on Part 1 of the NMC register and have been practicing for a minimum of six months at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
They will have an undergraduate degree in nursing or any other Health and Social care related subject.
They will be able to travel to Kedleston Rd, UoD campus, Derby for theory, attend placements in the Nottingham region and work the full range of shifts as a supernumerary MSc midwifery student.
Candidates should be passionate about midwifery and be a confident communicator with well-developed inter-personal skills and an ability to work within the multi-professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are wishing to develop your career pathway within Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
The posts will be offered as a fixed term contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for eight Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust Registered Nurses to apply for the two-year, Midwifery (pre-registration) MSc with University of Derby.
This opportunity will be funded Nottingham University Hospital and Health Education England (HEE).
On completion of the course, if the successful candidates have met the NMC Standards for Proficiency for Midwifes and are eligible to be registered on the midwifery section of the NMC register, they can submit an application for the role of registered Midwife to Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
The two-year NMC approved course will provide the successful candidates with a wide base of knowledge aligned to national policy which meets the NMC requirements for future midwifes.
The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice based.
Theory will be a blend of face-to-face teaching at UoD Kedleston Rd campus, Derby, project-based working, case studies, independent study and online resources.
It will allow the successful candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of women and their babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum, and postnatal periods, as well as in the care of the newborn baby and how to practice safely and effectively as an autonomous practitioner.
It will encourage critical thinking and teach the successful candidates how to apply an evidence-based approach to support decision-making in clinical practice.
Clinical placements will encompass community, antenatal and post-natal experiences, and labour ward/birth centres within the Nottingham Region.
The clinical placements will allow successful candidates to apply evidence-based theory into clinical practice to achieve the required proficiencies for registration as a midwife.
The successful candidates will be Registered Adult Nurses on Part 1 of the NMC register and have been practicing for a minimum of six months at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
They will have an undergraduate degree in nursing or any other Health and Social care related subject.
They will be able to travel to Kedleston Rd, UoD campus, Derby for theory, attend placements in the Nottingham region and work the full range of shifts as a supernumerary MSc midwifery student.
Candidates should be passionate about midwifery and be a confident communicator with well-developed inter-personal skills and an ability to work within the multi-professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are wishing to develop your career pathway within Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
The posts will be offered as a fixed term contract.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioral Standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- 6 months acute experience post registration
Desirable
- Degree in Health or Social care profession
- Advanced ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of 6 months clinical experience in relevant areas
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to adapt communication style as required by the situation
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Highly professional manner
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current nursing & Midwifery issues
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning
- Demonstrate problem solving abilities
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
- Develop the appropriate skills and proficiencies relevant to their scope of practice
- Demonstrate insight into the professional, regulatory and statutory aspects of nursing and current nurse training
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Approachable, honest, enthusiastic and reliable
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues and situations
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines Ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective resource management
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support other learners
Physical skills
Essential
- Demonstrate capability of learning to undertake clinical skills, documenting clearly and accurately using medical equipment
- Must be able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non- patient manual handling manoeuvres.
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling Training
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Must be able to travel to clinical placements across varying organisations
- Must be able to work varying shift patterns
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioral Standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- 6 months acute experience post registration
Desirable
- Degree in Health or Social care profession
- Advanced ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of 6 months clinical experience in relevant areas
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to adapt communication style as required by the situation
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Highly professional manner
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current nursing & Midwifery issues
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning
- Demonstrate problem solving abilities
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
- Develop the appropriate skills and proficiencies relevant to their scope of practice
- Demonstrate insight into the professional, regulatory and statutory aspects of nursing and current nurse training
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Approachable, honest, enthusiastic and reliable
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues and situations
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines Ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective resource management
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support other learners
Physical skills
Essential
- Demonstrate capability of learning to undertake clinical skills, documenting clearly and accurately using medical equipment
- Must be able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non- patient manual handling manoeuvres.
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling Training
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Must be able to travel to clinical placements across varying organisations
- Must be able to work varying shift patterns
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).