Job summary
With the relaunch of Bronte Birth Centre, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is excited to announce Midwife oppertunitesworking as core staff in our amazing, purpose built Freestanding Birth centre.
We are looking for highly motivated, clinically experienced and forward-thinking midwives, with a passion for supporting women during birth
Approximately 5,400 women each year choose to birth at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust accessing antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North Kirklees. This is an exciting time for the Trust as with the addition of Bronte Birth Centre situated at Dewsbury District Hospital, we will once again be offering all four place of birth options.
We are now looking for passionate and experienced Band 6 Midwives to join our Birth centre team facilitating women centred, personalised, midwifery led intrapartum care 24/7.
You must be confident in the delivery of midwifery-led care and will work as an autonomous practitioner to provide and coordinate the highest standard of care, supported by a maternity support worker on shift, and an on-call community team.
This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated midwives to join a dynamic team and help shape the future of Birth Centre service. If you would like to make a difference to our Maternity services, women and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, clinically experienced and forward-thinking midwife
The successful candidate will support women and families throughout pregnancy and birth, providing information which meets the women's individual needs and develops pathways to support shared decision making and the co-production of care, ensuring that there is an emphasis on unbiased, reliable information and that women understands both risks and benefits.
Promote fully informed choice and personalisation, both through 1:1 appointments and engagement
Provide care according to agreed evidence-based standards and guidelines.
Encourage active labour, using a range of positions for birth including immersion in water.
Recognise deviations during the physiological processes of birth and escalate according to agreed guidelines.
Take part in multi-disciplinary learning and monitor performance and transfer rates through audit ensuring sound clinical decision making.
Monitor and continually review performance, effectiveness and user satisfaction.
Participate in research relating to midwifery units and national audit.
In return:
Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles of Flex for the Future.
A robust Induction program
A supportive multidisciplinary team in which to work.
Continuing educational opportunities,
If you would like to find out more about the role arrange a visit please contact Faye Wells faye.wells1@nhs.net or Sarah Harwood sarah.harwood10@nhs.net
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The primary aim of the role is to ensure that a high-quality
Maternity care is delivered to women and families.
The Midwife will plan, deliver, and evaluate the care of
women and their families in the ante/intra/post-partum period in whatever
setting that occurs.
As a Midwife, all activities provide opportunities for
acting as a role model for staff. The
Midwife will co-ordinate the ward/area as designated, in support of, or in the
absence of the Ward Manager/Team Leader
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the
planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and
wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values and Nursing
& Midwifery Professional Framework
This will be achieved through the
core competencies/ dimensions of the role, clinical practice, and acting as the
patient advocate.
General
A commitment to women centred values.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient
and respect the equality of patients at all time
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality women focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in
a pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision/mentorship within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and women and families in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Key Responsibilities
The
Midwife will lead and maintain a Midwifery culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovation.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to women centred values.
Participating in the development and delivery of a
philosophy which involves and respects the rights of women, families and staff.
Demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity, energy and
inspiration in leading the multi disciplinary team.
Demonstrating clear direction and leadership for
the team with regard to professional dimensions of care.
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality women focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in a
pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision/mentorship within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and women and families in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining, and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Contributing to the implementation and monitoring
of Midwifery Audits.
Undertaking senior Midwife responsibility in the
absence of the manager.
Involvement in the delivery of new strategies which
impact on the clinical environment and assists in promoting the midwifery
contribution.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Contributing to the development of annual ward
objectives and transfer of these into practice.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional
initiatives in relation to practice.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts Shared
Leadership process
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The primary aim of the role is to ensure that a high-quality
Maternity care is delivered to women and families.
The Midwife will plan, deliver, and evaluate the care of
women and their families in the ante/intra/post-partum period in whatever
setting that occurs.
As a Midwife, all activities provide opportunities for
acting as a role model for staff. The
Midwife will co-ordinate the ward/area as designated, in support of, or in the
absence of the Ward Manager/Team Leader
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the
planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and
wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values and Nursing
& Midwifery Professional Framework
This will be achieved through the
core competencies/ dimensions of the role, clinical practice, and acting as the
patient advocate.
General
A commitment to women centred values.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient
and respect the equality of patients at all time
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality women focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in
a pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision/mentorship within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and women and families in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Key Responsibilities
The
Midwife will lead and maintain a Midwifery culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovation.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to women centred values.
Participating in the development and delivery of a
philosophy which involves and respects the rights of women, families and staff.
Demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity, energy and
inspiration in leading the multi disciplinary team.
Demonstrating clear direction and leadership for
the team with regard to professional dimensions of care.
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality women focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in a
pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision/mentorship within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and women and families in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining, and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Contributing to the implementation and monitoring
of Midwifery Audits.
Undertaking senior Midwife responsibility in the
absence of the manager.
Involvement in the delivery of new strategies which
impact on the clinical environment and assists in promoting the midwifery
contribution.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Contributing to the development of annual ward
objectives and transfer of these into practice.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional
initiatives in relation to practice.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts Shared
Leadership process
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of competency teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven post qualification experience in any aspects of midwifery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Aware of own limitations
- Awareness of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trusts Values and Behaviours
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Demonstrate innovation in practice.
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and Professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability.
- Incorporate high quality evidence in women centred care.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Learn senior responsibilities and deputise in
- managers absence
- IT skills
- Has experience of undertaking a wide variety of clinical skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Visionary
- Motivate self and others.
- Innovative
- Decisive
- Woman focused approach to care and services.
- Good organisational and communication skills
- And Flexible to the needs of the service
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy all pre-employment screening checks
- Able to access all Trust sites.
- Good attendance record.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of competency teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven post qualification experience in any aspects of midwifery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Aware of own limitations
- Awareness of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trusts Values and Behaviours
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Demonstrate innovation in practice.
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and Professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability.
- Incorporate high quality evidence in women centred care.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Learn senior responsibilities and deputise in
- managers absence
- IT skills
- Has experience of undertaking a wide variety of clinical skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Visionary
- Motivate self and others.
- Innovative
- Decisive
- Woman focused approach to care and services.
- Good organisational and communication skills
- And Flexible to the needs of the service
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy all pre-employment screening checks
- Able to access all Trust sites.
- Good attendance record.
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).
