Job summary
Band 5 Newly Qualified Midwife
Are you a highly motivated band 5 midwife, with a passion for promoting
and safe & effective care?
If you have a passion for excellence, then Mid Yorkshire is the Trust
for you!
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 5
midwife to join our Maternity team.
Approximately 5,600 women each year choose to birth at Mid-Yorkshire
Teaching NHS Trust. We provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
across the Wakefield district and North Kirklees.
The band 5 midwife will
work with the Maternity team to ensure that women receive high quality care and
an excellent experience whilst in the maternity unit.
The Trust recognises that the preceptorship period is a time where
individuals require support to consolidate their learning and enhance the
skills, they have developed during their midwifery training. As such we provide a robust onboarding and induction programme plus
supernumerary time in each clinical area.
A preceptorship package lasting 12-24 months consisting of at least three
rotations in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles of
Flex for the Future, with a range of flexible working opportunities.
Access to support from our dedicated Professional Midwifery Advocacy
team.
Regular 1-1s with the Preceptorship midwife to ensure progress and
development on your learning journey.
Inclusive approach to ongoing career and development opportunities
within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide safe, high quality evidence based care throughout the maternity pathway, in partnership with the woman, he /she will assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights.
The role includes keeping documentation in accordance with NMC Code.
To contribute to the provision of evidence based professional midwifery services
To provide high quality holistic perinatal midwifery care sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family.
To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in all settings, providing continuity of carer according to the local models of care.
This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and other agencies, to ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.
The post holder will complete the agreed LMNS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6. During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings.
To act as a clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of local and national guidance and sphere of professional practice, adhering at all times to The Code for Nurses and Midwives (NMC, 2018) and working within the policies and standards detailed by the Trust.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence based
care throughout the maternity pathway.
Ensure information is communicated in a
clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making.
In partnership with the woman, assesses
needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis,
promoting equality and considering diversity and rights'
Maintain contemporaneous documentation in
accordance with NMC Code.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the
multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified.
Continuously assess risks and deviations
from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation.
Consider the diverse needs of women and
their families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care.
Participates in provision of public health
information
Provide health/parent education either
individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families.
Facilitate womens involvement in the
decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and
postnatal care.
Participates in departmental team meetings
and other committees when necessary.
Work flexibly across different wards/departments
as indicated by service needs.
May be required to participate in on call
rota where appropriate
Maintain compliance with Trust policies in
relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI
Communicates in a clear and unbiased manner with
women and families and the multi-disciplinary team
Works within national and local guidelines
in relation to midwifery practice
Undertakes all such reasonable other duties
as may be required as part of the role
Escalates any concerns in relation to
professional practice to relevant person/agency
Liaises with outside agencies to enhance
individualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic
abuse or substance misuse
Maintains professional conduct including
appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence based
care throughout the maternity pathway.
Ensure information is communicated in a
clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making.
In partnership with the woman, assesses
needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis,
promoting equality and considering diversity and rights'
Maintain contemporaneous documentation in
accordance with NMC Code.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the
multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified.
Continuously assess risks and deviations
from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation.
Consider the diverse needs of women and
their families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care.
Participates in provision of public health
information
Provide health/parent education either
individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families.
Facilitate womens involvement in the
decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth and
postnatal care.
Participates in departmental team meetings
and other committees when necessary.
Work flexibly across different wards/departments
as indicated by service needs.
May be required to participate in on call
rota where appropriate
Maintain compliance with Trust policies in
relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI
Communicates in a clear and unbiased manner with
women and families and the multi-disciplinary team
Works within national and local guidelines
in relation to midwifery practice
Undertakes all such reasonable other duties
as may be required as part of the role
Escalates any concerns in relation to
professional practice to relevant person/agency
Liaises with outside agencies to enhance
individualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic
abuse or substance misuse
Maintains professional conduct including
appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in UK
- Ability to travel throughout the local area
- Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
- DBS clearance
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust values
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Met the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing.
- Management/leadership course
- NIPE qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence based practice/ keep up to date/CPD
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
- National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme Better Births
- Emergency situations
Desirable
- Venous cannulation
- Perineal Suturing
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
Experience
Essential
- Completed Midwifery degree (or ready to complete by Spring 2025
- Facilitation of high and low risk deliveries, including water births
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health
- Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women
- Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to practice within multi-disciplinary team
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations
- Organisational skills/ prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable
- Use of initiative/ evidence of decision-making skills
- Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members
Desirable
- Suturing skills
- Cannulation skills
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Motivate self and others.
- Innovative.
- Decisive.
- Woman focused approach to care and services.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Flexible to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in UK
- Ability to travel throughout the local area
- Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
- DBS clearance
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust values
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Met the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing.
- Management/leadership course
- NIPE qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence based practice/ keep up to date/CPD
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
- National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme Better Births
- Emergency situations
Desirable
- Venous cannulation
- Perineal Suturing
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
Experience
Essential
- Completed Midwifery degree (or ready to complete by Spring 2025
- Facilitation of high and low risk deliveries, including water births
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health
- Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women
- Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to practice within multi-disciplinary team
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations
- Organisational skills/ prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable
- Use of initiative/ evidence of decision-making skills
- Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members
Desirable
- Suturing skills
- Cannulation skills
- Epidural anaesthesia top-up
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Motivate self and others.
- Innovative.
- Decisive.
- Woman focused approach to care and services.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Flexible to the needs of the service.
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).
