Job summary
Maternity services at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) have three well established continuity of carer teams, known as NEST (Needing Extra Support Teams) who offer an individualised package of care to clients who may have some aspect of vulnerability and/or risk factor.
The successful candidate will be seeking to make a real difference to the lives of mothers and babies by working in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team, safeguarding services and external stakeholders. As a member of the team, you will receive additional training, structured supernumerary period, excellent support from your colleagues and opportunities for future development. Caseloading will enhance your knowledge and skills in all aspects of midwifery including high and low risk care.
The successful candidate will join a team of midwives, working together to provide a continuity of care service to fully support a client group throughout the perinatal continuum.
As an autonomous practitioner, you will be booking people for their pregnancy, providing routine antenatal care, intrapartum care in all birth settings, as well as postnatal follow-up including discharge to the health visiting team.
This will enable you to promote and deliver a philosophy that has the person and their family at the centre of their care.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
Manage your own caseload of pregnant people providing antenatal care Be a part of a team caseload roster working flexibility to provide labour care in all areas of maternity care; labour ward, low risk birth centres and homebirths Be an autonomous practitioner managing your own workload and diaries Attend safeguarding, PNMH and other multi-disciplinary team meetings Provide enhanced postnatal care to mothers and newborns including parent education You will work within a small team that allows you to build a close rapport and good working relationship with colleagues. You will be working in a model of care that improves outcomes for women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds and women from the Black and Asian population. You will build a variation of skills and build personal confidence in all areas of midwifery.
What were looking for: Dedicated and passionate individuals wanting to provide the gold standard midwifery care we all strive to achieve Midwives wanting to provide compassionate care to pregnant people and their families throughout the perinatal period A midwife with clearly defined experience looking after women who are vulnerable. A midwife with great communication and interpersonal skills to lead their caseload, work as a team and liaise with other organisations and health professionals as necessary. An individual who is driven, innovative and committed to service improvement and embracing change. A midwife that demonstrates a commitment to personal and service development. This model of working requires you to have a driving licence and have access to a car as this role is both hospital and community based.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
Manage your own caseload of pregnant people providing antenatal care Be a part of a team caseload roster working flexibility to provide labour care in all areas of maternity care; labour ward, low risk birth centres and homebirths Be an autonomous practitioner managing your own workload and diaries Attend safeguarding, PNMH and other multi-disciplinary team meetings Provide enhanced postnatal care to mothers and newborns including parent education You will work within a small team that allows you to build a close rapport and good working relationship with colleagues. You will be working in a model of care that improves outcomes for women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds and women from the Black and Asian population. You will build a variation of skills and build personal confidence in all areas of midwifery.
What were looking for: Dedicated and passionate individuals wanting to provide the gold standard midwifery care we all strive to achieve Midwives wanting to provide compassionate care to pregnant people and their families throughout the perinatal period A midwife with clearly defined experience looking after women who are vulnerable. A midwife with great communication and interpersonal skills to lead their caseload, work as a team and liaise with other organisations and health professionals as necessary. An individual who is driven, innovative and committed to service improvement and embracing change. A midwife that demonstrates a commitment to personal and service development. This model of working requires you to have a driving licence and have access to a car as this role is both hospital and community based.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
- Commitment to professional Development
Desirable
- Examination of the newborn
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Understanding of clinical priorities
- Suturing competency
- Cannulation competency
Desirable
- Caseloading experience/high dependency experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and can support junior staff in the decision process
- Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women's choice
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
- Commitment to professional Development
Desirable
- Examination of the newborn
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Understanding of clinical priorities
- Suturing competency
- Cannulation competency
Desirable
- Caseloading experience/high dependency experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and can support junior staff in the decision process
- Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women's choice
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk
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).
