University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

RGN Shortened Midwifery Course

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Job summary

Fully funded shortened Midwifery Training course available for a UHPNT RGN Part 1 Adult NMC PIN with over 12months experience of working as an RGN.

Some important points if you are interested in applying:

  • This is a 2 year MSc programme, both years study is at level 7. The course is offered via a campus based programme and the new blended learning programme.
  • Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for our programme- please view the information on our websites - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-midwifery-shortened.
  • Applicants must apply via UCAS for their place on the course, in addition to this application process.
  • The deadline to apply on UCAS is the 16th July 2023 for a September 2023 start

Further information about the funding can be found on the HEE website -https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/shortened-midwifery-training-registered-adult-nurses-funding-arrangements

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). ***

Main duties of the job

Working with University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Maternity Unit, this programme provides Registered Adult Nurses, who already have a relevant degree, with the opportunity to study Midwifery at Masters level.This course equips you with the skills, knowledge and professional insight needed to become a registered midwife. Whether it's helping women during pregnancy and birth, or giving support to new mothers, you learn through doing, building your confidence as you go. Graduate ready to excel as a fully rounded Midwife.

This degree will build on your skills and knowledge as a registered adult nurse to work as part of a multi-professional team and develop you into an autonomous registered midwife. Having already gained a degree in adult nursing, you will start your studies at level 6 and progress to level 7 in order to gain a masters degree at the end of the two years.

  • Applicants must apply via UCAS for their place on the course, in addition to this application process.www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-midwifery-shortened for further details

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year £28,407 - £34,581 per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-W5446911-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per requirements for midwifery students. This course equips you with the skills, knowledge and professional insight needed to become a registered midwife. Whether it's helping women during pregnancy and birth, or giving support to new mothers, you learn through doing, building your confidence as you go. Graduate ready to excel as a fully rounded Midwife.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per requirements for midwifery students. This course equips you with the skills, knowledge and professional insight needed to become a registered midwife. Whether it's helping women during pregnancy and birth, or giving support to new mothers, you learn through doing, building your confidence as you go. Graduate ready to excel as a fully rounded Midwife.

Person Specification

Submit UCAS Application

Essential

  • UCAS Form must be also submitted to Plymouth University

Essential

Essential

  • RGN Part 1 Adult PIN Required
  • Demonstrable experience working as an RGN
Person Specification

Submit UCAS Application

Essential

  • UCAS Form must be also submitted to Plymouth University

Essential

Essential

  • RGN Part 1 Adult PIN Required
  • Demonstrable experience working as an RGN

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Retention Lead Midwife

Michelle Bull

mbull1@nhs.net

01752431779

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year £28,407 - £34,581 per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-W5446911-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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