Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Adult Nurses, who already have a relevant degree, to study Midwifery at Masters level.
You will have the opportunity to undertake MSc Midwifery (shortened course) whilst working with our Midwifery Team. This course will afford you with the knowledge and skills to become a registered Midwife .
Please note this is a fixed term contract for the duration of the MSc programme.
N.B. Salary support for the duration of the course is provided by Health Education England at a maximum salary of mid band 5 (AFC). As this is a studentship, previous salary bandings will not be matched and there are no enhanced payments for unsociable hours. Health Education England will also be funding university tuition fees for those commencing shortened midwifery training between January 2022 - April 2024 (up to a maximum of £9,250 per annum). Some students may also be eligible for a means tested maintenance loan.
Further information can be obtained through Student Finance England. Successful applicants will need to be able to travel to University of Bradford for the theoretical components of the course.
Main duties of the job
This course will enable you to become a highly-skilled, autonomous midwife. You will learn how to support, advise, and advocate for women, birthing individuals, their partners, and their families, by providing evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Throughout your studies, you'll be fully supported by midwifery academics and practice educators. With the support of experienced midwife lecturers and practice supervisors our students are able to develop the competencies and essential skills mandated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to enable registration as a midwife.
This degree will build on their skills and knowledge as a registered adult nurse to work as part of a multi-professional team and develop them into an autonomous registered midwife.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy will close early when sufficient applications have been received.
Interview dates will be planned for November 2024
Please see the detailed job description available for a full detailed list of roles and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course.
- A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
- Degree or specialist practitioner award
- Post full time post registration (or equivalent) most recent experience.
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills.
- Research awareness
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy will close early when sufficient applications have been received.
Interview dates will be planned for November 2024
Please see the detailed job description available for a full detailed list of roles and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course.
- A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
- Degree or specialist practitioner award
- Post full time post registration (or equivalent) most recent experience.
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills.
- Research awareness
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge of professional midwifery issues
- oKnowledge of trusts policies and procedures
- oAbility to prioritise care
- oUnderstanding of audit and evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of team working
- oAbility to work well under pressure and demonstrate resilience
- oRecognise and value the contribution of others within the multidisciplinary team.
- oEvidence of skills in decision making, diplomacy and negotiation and conflict resolution
- oAbility to prioritise workload and multi-task.
Desirable
- oExtended midwifery skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, suturing
- oLeadership skills/qualification
- oAbility to supervise learners
Qualifications
Essential
- oActive registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course.
- oA Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
- oDegree or specialist practitioner award
- oPost full time post registration (or equivalent) most recent experience
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 12 months post qualification experience as a registered adult nurse.
- oCan practice as an autonomous Nurse in the acute and primary care setting
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oEvidence of learning and development in line with NMC Revalidation requirements
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge of professional midwifery issues
- oKnowledge of trusts policies and procedures
- oAbility to prioritise care
- oUnderstanding of audit and evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of team working
- oAbility to work well under pressure and demonstrate resilience
- oRecognise and value the contribution of others within the multidisciplinary team.
- oEvidence of skills in decision making, diplomacy and negotiation and conflict resolution
- oAbility to prioritise workload and multi-task.
Desirable
- oExtended midwifery skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, suturing
- oLeadership skills/qualification
- oAbility to supervise learners
Qualifications
Essential
- oActive registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course.
- oA Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
- oDegree or specialist practitioner award
- oPost full time post registration (or equivalent) most recent experience
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 12 months post qualification experience as a registered adult nurse.
- oCan practice as an autonomous Nurse in the acute and primary care setting
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oEvidence of learning and development in line with NMC Revalidation requirements
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).
