Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and competence and practice within a dynamic maternity unit in the North East of England? We want to hear from you!
We are looking for Band 5 and 6 Midwives to join our friendly and highly skilled workforce and would like to hear from newly qualified and experienced midwives with a passion for delivering high quality care. For all successful candidates we provide a comprehensive support and training package inclusive of orientations in all clinical areas and a preceptorship programme for newly qualified midwives, aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework standards (NHSE, 2023) that provides a firm foundation in midwifery practice.
Band 5 and Band 6 hospital based and Band 6 Community positions available.
- Interview Date Monday/Tuesday 16 & 17 June 2025
- Full Time and Part Time Hours/Week available
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Fulfil the role of midwife as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Provide and maintain high standards of midwifery practice adhering to the NMC Code of Practice ensuring relevant registration is maintained
- Demonstrate and promote excellence in midwifery practice assisting in maintaining and improving the standards of midwifery care within the Trust
- Plan, implement and evaluate personalised, holistic care throughout the childbirth continuum in community, acute and inpatient settings
- Work autonomously and within the multi-disciplinary team adhering to NMC, Trust & Directorate Policies and Guidelines to provide specialist expertise to women and birthing people in the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence-based care and acting as an advocate for women and birthing people and protector of the child within the hospital/community setting
- Effectively prioritise clinical caseload to meet client needs
- Uphold knowledge and awareness of national and local reports and policies impacting upon the maternity services
- Enhance clinical skills and knowledge in all aspects of midwifery, owning professional and personal development
- Be flexible to change and develop practice in light of knowledge gained through reflection, research and audit
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
- Develop, in conjunction with the women, a programme of individualised, holistic and personalised care, taking cognisance of social, physical, psychological andcultural needs
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Policies and Guidelines to provide specialist expertise to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence-based care and acting as an advocate for women and protector of the child within the hospital/community setting
- To provide support and advice to all members of staff and colleagues within the multi-professional team
Band 5
- Develop, in conjunction with the women, a programme of individualised, holistic care, taking cognisance of social, physical, psychological and cultural needs
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Policies and Guidelines to provide specialist expertise to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence based care and acting as advocate for women and protector of the child within the hospital/community setting
- Lead professional for low-risk women
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
- Develop, in conjunction with the women, a programme of individualised, holistic and personalised care, taking cognisance of social, physical, psychological andcultural needs
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Policies and Guidelines to provide specialist expertise to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence-based care and acting as an advocate for women and protector of the child within the hospital/community setting
- To provide support and advice to all members of staff and colleagues within the multi-professional team
Band 5
- Develop, in conjunction with the women, a programme of individualised, holistic care, taking cognisance of social, physical, psychological and cultural needs
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Policies and Guidelines to provide specialist expertise to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, delivering high quality, evidence based care and acting as advocate for women and protector of the child within the hospital/community setting
- Lead professional for low-risk women
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Completion of Preceptorship Programme or equivalent experience
- Meets NMC requirements for practice supervisor/assessor
- Experience as a Midwife leading to autonomous practice
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- Able to prioritise own workload and maintain an awareness of the workload of others
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Act as a role model
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development to diploma/degree level
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
- Experience of managing a ward during a shift
- Aware of evidence-based practice
Meets All Band 5 Criteria
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- Recent clinical experience relevant to the role
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Acts as a role model for junior staff
Desirable
- Ongoing professional and personal development to diploma/degree level
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
- Experience of managing a ward during a shift
- Aware of evidence based practice
Person Specification
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Completion of Preceptorship Programme or equivalent experience
- Meets NMC requirements for practice supervisor/assessor
- Experience as a Midwife leading to autonomous practice
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- Able to prioritise own workload and maintain an awareness of the workload of others
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Act as a role model
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development to diploma/degree level
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
- Experience of managing a ward during a shift
- Aware of evidence-based practice
Meets All Band 5 Criteria
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- Recent clinical experience relevant to the role
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Acts as a role model for junior staff
Desirable
- Ongoing professional and personal development to diploma/degree level
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
- Experience of managing a ward during a shift
- Aware of evidence based practice
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).
