Job summary
Exciting news from the Northern Care Alliance's Maternity Services! We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our birth centre, dedicated to delivering compassionate and holistic care to families during one of life's most unforgettable journeys. To elevate this transformative vision, we seek dynamic and passionate midwives to join our invigorated team.
Under new management, our collaborative environment is focusing on cultivating a culture of safe, person-centred practices. This is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that truly values the art and science of midwifery!
Imagine being at the forefront of care, guiding women and birthing people through their unique journeys--from the initial triage and the exhilarating moments of labour and delivery to the warmth of the postpartum period and the transition back to community services. You'll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions and forge meaningful connections, ensuring every family receives the personalized support they deserve.
At the Northern Care Alliance, we believe in empowering midwives to thrive in their roles, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your passion for care shines. If you are a compassionate midwife eager to embrace this rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join us in redefining maternity care and make a difference in the lives of families every single day.
Main duties of the job
As a passionate midwife in an alongside birth centre hospital setting, you will assume a vital role in delivering the highest standards of care for women and birthing people. Collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT), you'll work within your scope of practice to create a nurturing and supportive experience that transforms the labour and delivery journey.
Your responsibilities will encompass the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of tailored care programmes, ensuring each woman receives personalised attention and support. Your expertise will be essential in organising and managing the care of those accessing both the Birth Centre and Labour Ward, ensuring that our philosophy of holistic, individualised care prevails in a safe and calming environment.
You'll monitor and evaluate test results in alignment with trust policies, acting decisively to maintain the highest standards of well-being for your patients. Moreover, your role will require seamless communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, guaranteeing that every woman receives comprehensive, high-quality care.
By joining us, you will not only contribute to a culture of excellence but also play an integral part in fostering a warm, home-like atmosphere where families feel empowered and supported throughout their transformative journey.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Midwife
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current Experience in Midwifery Practice
- Clinical skills as required within the role e.g. cannulation, perineal suturing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of acting as a supervisor/assessor
Desirable
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Midwife
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current Experience in Midwifery Practice
- Clinical skills as required within the role e.g. cannulation, perineal suturing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of acting as a supervisor/assessor
Desirable
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Time management skills
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).