Job summary
Midwife Recruitment Event (Saturday 3rd June 2023 - 09:00-16:00)
If you are a 3rd year Student Midwife, Newly Qualified Midwife or an Experienced Midwife looking for a change, we would love to see you! Tour the unit, meet our amazing Midwifery team & hear first-hand about being a Croydon Midwife, Continuity of Carer and the exciting opportunities we have to offer.
You will be able to gain insight on the services we have to offer. Our Professional Midwifery Advocate team will be available to discuss how you will be supported in your role along with the training and development we offer throughout your journey.
Main duties of the job
Please submit your application as soon as possible and we will be in touch to invite you to our Maternity Recruitment event.
Midwives who are interested in joining our Croydon family will be interviewed on the day, please ensure you apply and bring photographic ID with you to be verified.
Please ensure you are prepared for an OSCE, CTG, maths assessments and an interview with our panel. Interview slots are on a first-come-first serve basis. Relevant NMC UK registration required or working towards degree as a 3rd year student Midwife trained within the UK.
- 9:00am Registration and refreshments
- 9:30am Welcome and Q&A
- 10:30am Fetal Monitoring Assessment and tour of the unit
- 12:15pm Lunch
- 12:45 OSCE's and Interviews
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting documents which contains more information, please contact the manager if you have any further questions.
THIS POST IS FOR PRECEPTEE MIDWIVES & MIDWIVES ONLY
***previous applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting documents which contains more information, please contact the manager if you have any further questions.
THIS POST IS FOR PRECEPTEE MIDWIVES & MIDWIVES ONLY
***previous applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply***
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant Degree
- Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
- Documented evidence of further studies: personal portfolio
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current national and local midwifery issues
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions in the light of research evidence, informed choice and individual circumstances
- Understanding child protection
- Awareness of risk management
Desirable
- Understand systems of team approach in midwifery
- Understanding change process
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
- Ability to think logically, prioritise and use initiative
- Demonstrate good organisation skills
Desirable
- Motivated to develop clinical skills
- NVQ Mentor/Assessor Training
- Examination and assessment of the newborn
- Within 12 months of qualifying as a midwife be able to: cannulation, perineal suturing, scrub for LSCS & Administer intravenous medicines.
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of midwifery research based care
- Ability to deal with problems logically as they arise
Desirable
- Understanding of Children's Act
- Has been involved in midwifery related research
- Appreciation of counselling skills
- More than 12 months experience post midwifery qualification
Other
Essential
- Motivated and can work proactively.
- Calm, pleasant personality.
- Can deal with staff/patient in a sensitive manner
Desirable
- Labour Ward Forum, Audit, Quality Assurance, Clinical Governance, Curriculum & Management
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant Degree
- Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
- Documented evidence of further studies: personal portfolio
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current national and local midwifery issues
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions in the light of research evidence, informed choice and individual circumstances
- Understanding child protection
- Awareness of risk management
Desirable
- Understand systems of team approach in midwifery
- Understanding change process
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
- Ability to think logically, prioritise and use initiative
- Demonstrate good organisation skills
Desirable
- Motivated to develop clinical skills
- NVQ Mentor/Assessor Training
- Examination and assessment of the newborn
- Within 12 months of qualifying as a midwife be able to: cannulation, perineal suturing, scrub for LSCS & Administer intravenous medicines.
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of midwifery research based care
- Ability to deal with problems logically as they arise
Desirable
- Understanding of Children's Act
- Has been involved in midwifery related research
- Appreciation of counselling skills
- More than 12 months experience post midwifery qualification
Other
Essential
- Motivated and can work proactively.
- Calm, pleasant personality.
- Can deal with staff/patient in a sensitive manner
Desirable
- Labour Ward Forum, Audit, Quality Assurance, Clinical Governance, Curriculum & Management
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
