Job summary
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Maternity Services are seeking newly qualified midwives who are enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women, their families and multi-disciplinary teams, supporting personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation ambitions and local Trust Values.
UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community. As a Trust we are committed to positive workforce culture, job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance. This is a priority following the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had. We are committed to restoring, nurturing and continuing to develop our midwifery workforce. We embody the Trust Values, investing in people valuing every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities. We ensure all new joiners feel empowered in their role and equipped with a broad range of experience and skills. We are proud of our innovative and supportive preceptorship programme.
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
The Maternity Services provides newly qualifying midwives with an excellent, comprehensive induction and bespoke preceptorship package to enable career progression and development of midwifery skills, with a diverse population and highly renowned Fetal Medicine Department and Neonatal Department caring for babies with complex needs. Opportunities for preceptors to consolidate and focus their learning across the service are available to all candidates including clinical exposure within both low and high risk settings, as well as working as part of a continuity team.
We are seeking dedicated, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful applicants will be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will become easily obtainable as they become an integral part of the Maternity team.
You can find out more about Maternity Services, career opportunities and development and living in Hampshire by searching for our UHS Jobs video Maternity across Hampshire on YouTube.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maternity Services provides newly qualifying midwives with an excellent, comprehensive induction and bespoke preceptorship package to enable career progression and development of midwifery skills, with a diverse population and highly renowned Fetal Medicine Department and Neonatal Department caring for babies with complex needs. Opportunities for preceptors to consolidate and focus their learning across the service are available to all candidates including clinical exposure within both low and high risk settings, as well as working as part of a continuity team.
We are seeking dedicated, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful applicants will be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will become easily obtainable as they become an integral part of the Maternity team.
You can find out more about Maternity Services, career opportunities and development and living in Hampshire by searching for our UHS Jobs video Maternity across Hampshire on YouTube.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register including newly qualified
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
Experience
Essential
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Understanding of clinical priorities
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and will seek support and guidance to assist in the decision process
- Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women's choice
- Experience in inter professional and team working
- oCommitment to personal development and achievement of clinical competencies within a certain negotiated timeframe
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register including newly qualified
- Diploma or degree in midwifery
Experience
Essential
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- Understanding of clinical priorities
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and will seek support and guidance to assist in the decision process
- Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women's choice
- Experience in inter professional and team working
- oCommitment to personal development and achievement of clinical competencies within a certain negotiated timeframe
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).
