Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? We are lookingfor Innovative, enthusiastic and motivated midwives to join our Maternity Service at Northampton General Hospital. We have openings for you to use your skills within our Inpatient Services which includes Labour Ward, Triage, Birth Centre and our Postnatal ward.
We are also looking for Midwifes who may be interested in working within one of our 4 newly built/refurbished Community Hubs that are placed across West Northamptonshire. We also have opportunities in our Outpatient Service, which include, Continuity of Carer teams, Maternity Day Unitand ANC services.
There is much to be proud of within Maternity at NGH and that is why we are looking for dedicated midwifes who want to be part of our well supported and much valued team, if you have the skills we will have to role to match
Our Maternity services include:
A modern 3 bed Birth Centre with birthing pools and 8 postnatal beds
8 bed consultant-led Labour Ward with a birthing pool.
Two dedicated Obstetric theatres with a recovery ward
18 bed Maternity higher observation ward
In development a dedicated Bereavement Suite with garden
A Maternity Day Unit and Outpatient Clinic providing Midwifery Led Sonography services
23 bedded ward for inpatient antenatal and postnatal mothers and babies
Please note that this role includes on call and will be rotational within different areas of Maternity including inpatient & outpatient areas and community dependant on clinical need.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing holistic women centred midwifery care. To support the Senior Midwives in the execution of their role.
Promote and maintain professional standards ensuring midwifery practice is evidence based.
Promote midwife led care in partnership with other health professionals Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values:
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her own clinical skills and maintain PREP requirements. Including attendance at Trust mandatory training.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her own clinical skills and maintain PREP requirements. Including attendance at Trust mandatory training.
Ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and developed in response to new evidence Act as a professional role model for midwifery
To observe the NMC Code of Conduct. Patient/client care
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care, ensuring clinical practice is clinically effective and research based.
Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice Maintain standards of recordkeeping within the practice setting, utilising accepted standards where appropriate
Support the Ward Manager in clinical developments
Act on behalf of women, carers and staff to ensure their views are represented at all levelsProvide midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in all settings including womans home, GP, Childrens centres and hospital
Service development implementation
Assess and teach others in the clinical setting
Participate in Preceptorship and Mentorship within the clinical settings
Attend updates and refresher study session and mandatory study days Information resources
Input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital and Maternity information systems
Attend training and updates on implementation of Maternity Information System
Please note that this role includes on call and will be rotational within different areas of Maternity including inpatient & outpatient areas and community dependant on clinical need.
Research & development:
Possess knowledge of the audit process and methods of critically appraising Research
Demonstrate clinical competence and fitness for practiceInvolvement in clinical audit and evaluation of practice within the clinical area
Promote and disseminate research and audit findings
Contribute ideas and undertake monitoring with regards to quality of women centred care
Personal skills:
Maintain personal professional profile and Revalidation
Identify and negotiate training needs, actively address these through the Trust appraisal system
Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Co-ordinate the responsibilities, capabilities and workload of team members
Other Information:The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHSConstitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to supportthe Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work toany Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it isrenewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her own clinical skills and maintain PREP requirements. Including attendance at Trust mandatory training.
Ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and developed in response to new evidence Act as a professional role model for midwifery
To observe the NMC Code of Conduct. Patient/client care
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care, ensuring clinical practice is clinically effective and research based.
Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice Maintain standards of recordkeeping within the practice setting, utilising accepted standards where appropriate
Support the Ward Manager in clinical developments
Act on behalf of women, carers and staff to ensure their views are represented at all levelsProvide midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in all settings including womans home, GP, Childrens centres and hospital
Service development implementation
Assess and teach others in the clinical setting
Participate in Preceptorship and Mentorship within the clinical settings
Attend updates and refresher study session and mandatory study days Information resources
Input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital and Maternity information systems
Attend training and updates on implementation of Maternity Information System
Please note that this role includes on call and will be rotational within different areas of Maternity including inpatient & outpatient areas and community dependant on clinical need.
Research & development:
Possess knowledge of the audit process and methods of critically appraising Research
Demonstrate clinical competence and fitness for practiceInvolvement in clinical audit and evaluation of practice within the clinical area
Promote and disseminate research and audit findings
Contribute ideas and undertake monitoring with regards to quality of women centred care
Personal skills:
Maintain personal professional profile and Revalidation
Identify and negotiate training needs, actively address these through the Trust appraisal system
Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Co-ordinate the responsibilities, capabilities and workload of team members
Other Information:The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHSConstitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to supportthe Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work toany Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it isrenewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Midwife level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
Desirable
- Teaching & Mentoring Course.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Midwifery experience within maternity clinical areas.
- An understanding of integrating theory and practice.
- Understanding current midwifery issues.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in clinical areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management.
- Awareness of safeguarding.
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to exercise initiative.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to attend to clients at home with equipment.
- Physical effort.
- Mental effort.
- Emotional effort.
- Working conditions.
- Working conditions such as working on Labour Ward and other maternity areas as required.
Key Competencies, personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Innovative.
- Flexible.
- Team work.
- Leadership.
- Motivation.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Midwife level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
Desirable
- Teaching & Mentoring Course.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Midwifery experience within maternity clinical areas.
- An understanding of integrating theory and practice.
- Understanding current midwifery issues.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in clinical areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management.
- Awareness of safeguarding.
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to exercise initiative.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to attend to clients at home with equipment.
- Physical effort.
- Mental effort.
- Emotional effort.
- Working conditions.
- Working conditions such as working on Labour Ward and other maternity areas as required.
Key Competencies, personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Innovative.
- Flexible.
- Team work.
- Leadership.
- Motivation.
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).
