Job summary
The Pre-registration Midwifery Programme (shortened) is a Full-time programme offered at BSc(Hons) or Master's level at the University of Hertfordshire. It is an innovative, flexible, work based course for Qualified Adult Nurses who want to become Midwives. It will develop your skills and knowledge so that you can become a responsive, confident Midwife able to care for women and their babies. Focusing on holistic care, you will gain a sound knowledge of what is normal and healthy in childbearing women, enabling you to recognise and manage complications they might face.
Main duties of the job
The programme consists of 86 weeks in total, with eight study block weeks, and reading and professional development time included. During your clinical placements, you will be supported through online resources, discussions, group working and reflection sessions. University of Hertfordshire use a blended approach to theory which includes online and face to face skills sessions. The University utilises a variety of learning and teaching strategies to ensure that they maintain a high standard of teaching. Each clinical week comprises of 40 hours and is a combination of 30 clinical hours 10 hours of self-directed theory.
You will be under a Health Contract at the University of Hertfordshire and will have your tuition fees paid.
You will receive a Fixed term contract at Midpoint Band 5 ( no enhancements) for the duration of the course from The Rosie Hospital where you will undertake your Clinical Placement.
The course for January 2024 cohort begins on 8th January 2024 and ends on 30th August 2025.
If you wish to apply, please do so via the website links as well as apply for this advert:
Master of Midwifery
https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-masters/master-of-midwifery-pre-registration,-shortened
BSc Hons Midwifery ( Shortened)
https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-midwifery-pre-registration,-shortened#:~:text=will%20I%20study%3F-,The%20BSc%20(Hons)%20Pre%2Dregistration%20Midwifery%20(Shortened),and%20an%20enquiry%2Dbased%20approach
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in a supernumerary status to attain a Registered Midwifery qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the United Kingdom.
To communicate effectively with women and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages under the supervision of the Registered Midwife.
To diagnose pregnancy, assess and monitor women holistically throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages through the use of a range of assessment methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive conclusions under the supervision of the Registered Midwife.
To work towards achievement of the standards of proficiency for midwives that are contained in the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA) practice assessment documents and set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To work towards achieving experience under supervision of the activities of the midwife as outlined in the European Union Midwives Directive (80/155/EEC Article 4).
Be aware of the grievances, bullying and harassment and complaints procedure.
Ensure that all Trust mandatory training is up to date.
To follow the Trust absence policy when required including sickness and annual leave.
Encourage an open attitude in working relationships with colleagues and clients.
To always comply with any regulations issued by the Trust especially those governing Health and Safety at Work and Infection Prevention and Control to ensure that any defects, which may affect safety at work, are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
To be actively involved in all cleaning and infection control tasks undertaken within Ward/Department.
To ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to embedding recommended Health and Safety guidelines.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description although comprehensive are not definitive and you may be required to perform other duties at the request of your manager. This job description is designed to reflect duties currently incorporated in this post. These may change in the light of changes in the service provided by the Trust. Any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
- Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close on 19th September 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in a supernumerary status to attain a Registered Midwifery qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the United Kingdom.
To communicate effectively with women and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages under the supervision of the Registered Midwife.
To diagnose pregnancy, assess and monitor women holistically throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages through the use of a range of assessment methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive conclusions under the supervision of the Registered Midwife.
To work towards achievement of the standards of proficiency for midwives that are contained in the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA) practice assessment documents and set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To work towards achieving experience under supervision of the activities of the midwife as outlined in the European Union Midwives Directive (80/155/EEC Article 4).
Be aware of the grievances, bullying and harassment and complaints procedure.
Ensure that all Trust mandatory training is up to date.
To follow the Trust absence policy when required including sickness and annual leave.
Encourage an open attitude in working relationships with colleagues and clients.
To always comply with any regulations issued by the Trust especially those governing Health and Safety at Work and Infection Prevention and Control to ensure that any defects, which may affect safety at work, are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
To be actively involved in all cleaning and infection control tasks undertaken within Ward/Department.
To ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to embedding recommended Health and Safety guidelines.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description although comprehensive are not definitive and you may be required to perform other duties at the request of your manager. This job description is designed to reflect duties currently incorporated in this post. These may change in the light of changes in the service provided by the Trust. Any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
- Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close on 19th September 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values of Kind Safe Excellent
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical experience working as a qualified Nurse following qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings, utilising transferable skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical experience working as a qualified Nurse following qualification.
- Research awareness.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of interprofessional working.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research/clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge of Trust's policies and procedures.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Organised
- Able to work a variety of shift pattern.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values of Kind Safe Excellent
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical experience working as a qualified Nurse following qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings, utilising transferable skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical experience working as a qualified Nurse following qualification.
- Research awareness.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of interprofessional working.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research/clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge of Trust's policies and procedures.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Organised
- Able to work a variety of shift pattern.
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).