Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Maternity Day Assessment Unit (MDAU). We are seeking to recruit experienced midwives to provide specialist expertise to women and birthing individuals in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidenced based care to women and birthing individuals and acting as an advocate for them within MDAU.
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.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful candidates 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 candidates 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 individuals 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
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 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.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful candidates 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 candidates 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 individuals 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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Driving skills
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
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Driving skills
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
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).
