Job summary
Are you a newly qualified midwife ? Do you want to work in a friendly unit with approximately 2200 births committed to implementing the Better Births Agenda?
We currently have a number of full time permanent band 5 posts available in our Midwifery team, we offer a comprehensive, supportive preceptorship package overseen by our preceptorship midwife.
Our posts are currently rotational and would give the successful candidate the opportunity to work with us as we move forward in implementing continuity across our service. We currently have one integrated team in post and are now working towards implementing continuity teams across the service.
Main duties of the job
Providing antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and their families
We pride ourselves on delivering holistic care through our flexible and dynamic approach within a caring, welcoming and friendly team.
The ideal candidate for the role will:oBe able to demonstrate leadership and management skillsoBe flexible with a caring attitude.oHave excellent and extended clinical skillsoBe able to develop their clinical skills and participate in continuing their professional developmentoHave experience in solving problems and using their initiativeoHave the ability to take the lead when caring for women and their babiesoBe able to communicate and work together in a multidisciplinary team
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults/ children disclosure)
Advert Date - 5th March 2024
Closing Date - 19th March 2024
Shortlisting Date - 20th March 2024
Interview Date - 4th April 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults/ children disclosure)
Advert Date - 5th March 2024
Closing Date - 19th March 2024
Shortlisting Date - 20th March 2024
Interview Date - 4th April 2024
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered on part 10 NMC Register
- Diploma/degree in health related topic or working towards the same
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oResearch awareness and ability to implement evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in all areas of maternity care
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered on part 10 NMC Register
- Diploma/degree in health related topic or working towards the same
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oResearch awareness and ability to implement evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in all areas of maternity care
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office Applications
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).
