Job summary
To assist midwives in the delivery of care to women and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, working in all the areas of Maternity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the midwifery team and will be involved in maintaining and promoting health during pregnancy and early infancy, and to support parents in the transition to parenthood or life with a new baby.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for detailed information on the main duties of the role.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- English Level two or equivalent
- Maths Level two or equivalent
- Minimum of five GCSE's
- Three A-Levels, NVQ Level three in Health Care or equivalent
- Advanced Apprenticeship, or willingness to work towards competencies outlined in National Framework
Desirable
- Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Working in team
- Previous experience working in a maternity department
Desirable
- Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting
- Previously worked in NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
- IT/computer skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Demonstrates awareness of audit and quality issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of community-based working (ie: Children's Centre)
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
Communication
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Numerate
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Good understanding of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work 24 hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- English Level two or equivalent
- Maths Level two or equivalent
- Minimum of five GCSE's
- Three A-Levels, NVQ Level three in Health Care or equivalent
- Advanced Apprenticeship, or willingness to work towards competencies outlined in National Framework
Desirable
- Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Working in team
- Previous experience working in a maternity department
Desirable
- Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting
- Previously worked in NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
- IT/computer skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Demonstrates awareness of audit and quality issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of community-based working (ie: Children's Centre)
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
Communication
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Numerate
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Good understanding of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work 24 hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
