Job summary
Are you soon to qualify as a midwife and are looking for a supportive preceptorship programme to consolidate your training ?
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a large, friendly Level 3 unit providing care for approximately 3600 women a year. We are looking for enthusiastic team members to promote safe and compassionate care to our maternity service users and their families. Successful applicants will need to have been recently qualified/about to qualify or are presently on a preceptorship programme and wishing to transfer areas to complete their preceptorship programme.
We offer a 12 month rotational preceptorship programme, working within the inpatient and outpatient areas to support the consolidation of your training. You will be given dedicated teaching sessions and offered regular PMA sessions to support with your ongoing professional development requirements. We actively support you to develop and enhance your skills to maximise your potential in all aspects of midwifery.
If you would like further information then please contact Michelle Bull Recruitment and Retention Lead Midwife via mbull1@nhs.net
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To practise as a newly qualified midwife within the maternity services, fulfilling the role of the midwife across all areas of the maternity service.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organising the midwifery care within your sphere of practice ensuring good lines of communication between midwifery and medical staff and other services/agencies, to ensure good patient care
Deliver a high standard of patient care by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of patient care
To diagnose, prescribe and treat under your own cognisance with the autonomy of midwifery practice
Ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources
Be familiar with the risk management strategy and to work within the guidance of policies and procedures taking all actions to minimise risk
Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the Trust premises. Report any deficiencies in equipment, furnishing or matters of hygiene
Continually reflect on clinical practice in order to deliver and maintain a high standard of patient care
Report clinical/professional concerns to your line manager
Be familiar with the Child Protection Policies and procedures and act in accordance with them
Participate in clinical professional development and any other developmental activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organising the midwifery care within your sphere of practice ensuring good lines of communication between midwifery and medical staff and other services/agencies, to ensure good patient care
Deliver a high standard of patient care by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of patient care
To diagnose, prescribe and treat under your own cognisance with the autonomy of midwifery practice
Ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources
Be familiar with the risk management strategy and to work within the guidance of policies and procedures taking all actions to minimise risk
Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the Trust premises. Report any deficiencies in equipment, furnishing or matters of hygiene
Continually reflect on clinical practice in order to deliver and maintain a high standard of patient care
Report clinical/professional concerns to your line manager
Be familiar with the Child Protection Policies and procedures and act in accordance with them
Participate in clinical professional development and any other developmental activities.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical proven knowledge in all aspects of midwifery care
- Awareness of research and proven evidence based practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of professional development
Qualifications
Essential
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise others
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical proven knowledge in all aspects of midwifery care
- Awareness of research and proven evidence based practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of professional development
Qualifications
Essential
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise others
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).
