Job summary
Come join our highly motivated but friendly Midwifery team, where commitment to providing high quality, holistic care is our passion.
This is an exciting yet challenging time, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.
We are looking for midwives to join our teams at Haywards Heath.
We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team. If you are a midwife who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us - please apply today!
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Please note: This is a Bank only opportunity
For further information on joining ourMaternity teamat UHSussex please viewwww.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for assessing, diagnosing and providing professional clinical midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages without referral to a medical practitioner.
- To ensure referral to the appropriate health professional and to work in partnership with that health professional to ensure safe standards of care.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care such as Birth plans, pain relief, infant feeding, baby care, return to work and family planning.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
- Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
- Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
- Refer clients to other practitioners e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holders scope of practice or require specialist input.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care such as Birth plans, pain relief, infant feeding, baby care, return to work and family planning.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
- Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
- Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
- Refer clients to other practitioners e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holders scope of practice or require specialist input.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Midwife - NMC registered
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Post Registration Practice
- Completion of a Preceptorship Programme within the NHS/equivalent system
- 997/8 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
- Diploma or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 1,2,7 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Band 6 Experience
- Degree Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) / Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent
- LEO Child Protection Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Midwife - NMC registered
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Post Registration Practice
- Completion of a Preceptorship Programme within the NHS/equivalent system
- 997/8 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
- Diploma or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 1,2,7 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Band 6 Experience
- Degree Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) / Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent
- LEO Child Protection Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
