Job summary
We are lookingforInnovative,enthusiastic and motivated midwives to joinourMaternity Service at NorthamptonGeneral Hospital.We have openings for you to use your skills withinour Inpatient Services which includes Labour Ward,Triage,Birth Centre and our Postnatalward.
We are also looking for Midwifes who may be interested in working within one of our 4 newly built/refurbishedCommunityHubs that are placed across West Northamptonshire. We also have opportunities in ourOutpatient Service, which include,Continuity of Carer teams,Maternity Day UnitandANCservices.
There is much to be proud of within Maternity at NGH andthat 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.
Twodedicated Obstetric theatreswitharecoveryward
18 bed Maternity higher observation ward
In development a dedicatedBereavement Suite with garden
A Maternity Day Unit and Outpatient ClinicprovidingMidwifery 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
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
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 UHN.
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 practice
Involvement 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 NHS Constitution 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 is renewed 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 practice
Involvement 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 NHS Constitution 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 is renewed 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of integrating theory and practice
- Experience gained through training
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Midwife level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Desirable
- Teaching & Mentoring Course.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication, verbal and written
- Ability to exercise professional accountability, autonomy and responsibility.
- Ability to interact effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring collaboration across professional boundaries
- Ability to work within primary health care settings
- Able to recognise own limitations to seek advise appropriately
- Ability to organise/prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of current Midwifery issues
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of integrating theory and practice
- Experience gained through training
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Midwife level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Desirable
- Teaching & Mentoring Course.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication, verbal and written
- Ability to exercise professional accountability, autonomy and responsibility.
- Ability to interact effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring collaboration across professional boundaries
- Ability to work within primary health care settings
- Able to recognise own limitations to seek advise appropriately
- Ability to organise/prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of current Midwifery issues
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
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).
