Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 midwife to join our small, friendly team of midwives providing an immunisation service within Maternity.
This team may be small but their impact in exceeding the nationally recorded levels of vaccination in pregnant women is impressive. The team offer Pertussis (whooping cough) to women all year around with a seasonal offer of the Flu vaccination. You will be a part of the Public Health focus for our service in helping to provide protection to our mothers, other service users and babies.
The vaccination midwives would be delighted to give you more information around how they cover their clinics during normal and peak times, they can be contacted on 023 8120 4594.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
- To be an advocate for Public Health surrounding vaccination programmes for pregnant patients and their families.
- To work in the maternity services Vaccination clinic, safely delivering whooping cough and seasonal flu vaccinations.
- To provide relevant advice and health promotion information to pregnant people attending the clinic.
- To work flexibly as required across all areas of the Maternity Services locally, in delivering an effective vaccination service.
- Support the service in any COVID vaccination programmes.
- To provide support to the peer vaccination programme as required.
What were looking for:
- A registered midwife educated to degree level or with evidence of recent equivalent experience or education.
- Have recent NHS experience as a band 6 midwife, for at least 2 years.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the development of the service.
- An interest in the Public Health agenda for Maternity.
- An interest in the recommended vaccination programme for maternity.
- An empathetic caring manner.
- A good listener and articulate communicator
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Friday, 18 August 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
- To be an advocate for Public Health surrounding vaccination programmes for pregnant patients and their families.
- To work in the maternity services Vaccination clinic, safely delivering whooping cough and seasonal flu vaccinations.
- To provide relevant advice and health promotion information to pregnant people attending the clinic.
- To work flexibly as required across all areas of the Maternity Services locally, in delivering an effective vaccination service.
- Support the service in any COVID vaccination programmes.
- To provide support to the peer vaccination programme as required.
What were looking for:
- A registered midwife educated to degree level or with evidence of recent equivalent experience or education.
- Have recent NHS experience as a band 6 midwife, for at least 2 years.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the development of the service.
- An interest in the Public Health agenda for Maternity.
- An interest in the recommended vaccination programme for maternity.
- An empathetic caring manner.
- A good listener and articulate communicator
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Friday, 18 August 2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
Desirable
- Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
- Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Completion of preceptorship
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Suturing competency
- Cannulation competency
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
- Case loading experience
- High dependency experience
- Shift leading experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
Desirable
- Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
- Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Completion of preceptorship
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Suturing competency
- Cannulation competency
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
- Case loading experience
- High dependency experience
- Shift leading experience
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).
