Midwife - MDAU Team

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Maternity Day Assessment Unit (MDAU). We are seeking to recruit an experienced midwife to provide specialist expertise to women and birthing people in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence-based care to women and acting as an advocate for women within MDAU. This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave. Full time/part time hours will be considered.

MDAU is a fast-paced environment staffed by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated midwives who show commitment to prioritising care whilst working in partnership with women and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The Maternity Service aims to offer a multitude of possibilities for career progression and professional development for band 6 midwives who wish to expand their knowledge, experience and skills. The service recognises that band 6 midwives are our future aspiring leaders, managers and specialist practitioners and therefore we look to ensure that you receive appropriate training, education and supportive responsibility within the clinical setting to help you achieve your career development.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document 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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-NM4426

Job locations

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual who has a passion for midwifery. The successful candidate will have relevant clinical experience as a midwife, be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will be obtainable as they become part of the Maternity Day Assessment Unit team.

The successful candidate will play an active role in the day-to-day running of MDAU which has fully implemented the BSOTs triage system. Being able to prioritise and time mange the workload in this fast paced environment is essential. You will be required to exhibit excellent communication skills and an ability to develop sound working relationships with women and birthing people and colleagues within and external to the Trust. Full flexibility will be required in a working roster period which will include all shift patterns, weekends and public holidays, as well as a contribution to an on-call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual who has a passion for midwifery. The successful candidate will have relevant clinical experience as a midwife, be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will be obtainable as they become part of the Maternity Day Assessment Unit team.

The successful candidate will play an active role in the day-to-day running of MDAU which has fully implemented the BSOTs triage system. Being able to prioritise and time mange the workload in this fast paced environment is essential. You will be required to exhibit excellent communication skills and an ability to develop sound working relationships with women and birthing people and colleagues within and external to the Trust. Full flexibility will be required in a working roster period which will include all shift patterns, weekends and public holidays, as well as a contribution to an on-call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
  • Diploma or degree in midwifery
  • Completion of preceptorship
  • Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
  • Understanding of clinical priorities
  • Understanding of current midwifery issues
  • Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
  • Suturing competency
  • Cannulation competency

Desirable

  • Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
  • Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
  • Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
  • Case loading experience
  • High dependency experience
  • Shift leading experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Prioritisation
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Driving skills
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Able to work autonomously

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
  • Diploma or degree in midwifery
  • Completion of preceptorship
  • Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
  • Understanding of clinical priorities
  • Understanding of current midwifery issues
  • Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
  • Suturing competency
  • Cannulation competency

Desirable

  • Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
  • Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
  • Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
  • Case loading experience
  • High dependency experience
  • Shift leading experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Prioritisation
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Driving skills
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Able to work autonomously

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Midwifery Matron

Kirstin Dick

kirsteen.dick@uhs.nhs.uk

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-NM4426

Job locations

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


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