Job summary
Bank Midwife
Band: 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Department: Maternity
Hours: Zero hours per week
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute. Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Milton Keynes University Hospital Maternity team are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible midwives who have a passion for working wit
You will work in collaboration with women and their families, supporting personalised choice, and high standards of care.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services. As a Trust, we are committed to delivering national objectives, including those set out in Better Births. We offer professional development opportunities for all staff.
For further details please contact:
Michelle Shepherd - Maternity Matron Michelle.shepherd@mkuh.nhs.uk
Natalie Lucas - Maternity Matron Natalie.lucas@mkuh.nhs.uk
Sophie Coetzee - Maternity Matron Sophie.coetzee@mkuh.nhs.uk
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 14 October 2024
Main duties of the job
Here at Milton Keynes, we are passionate about ensuring service users have a positive experience each and every time and are committed to listening to their voices and how they want their services to be designed.
An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas, including community midwifery.
If this advert has inspired you and you want to be part of our amazing Midwifery team striving towards excellence, then the Milton Keynes maternity service is the place for you.
We are supportive of Flexible Working and appreciate the importance of ensuring that your successful career is complimented by a work/home life balance.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital recognises the positive value of diversity and inclusion, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Applications are welcome from NMC registrants who are highly motivated, organised and passionate about providing safe, quality evidence-based care to the Women/birthing people who use our Maternity services.
The post holder will work as a member of the team, providing and leading midwifery care to the service users and families accessing the services at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS.
The postholder will maintain own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. The postholder will work within the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour, and Trust guidelines and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work within the multi professional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care midwifery care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in hospital and community setting depending on allocation to the in-patient area of continuity of care teams
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multi professional team and service users
Staff Survey: When it comes to continual growth, nurses and midwives soar, achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme We are always learning.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea, coffee, breakfast, and hot meals for night staff
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Electric car charging points
- Bank, buy or sell annual leave
- Extended compassionate leave
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programm
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period on six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families
Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care
Communication and Relationship Skills
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour
Education, Training and Development
Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills
Operational and Working Conditions
To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agree procedures.
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of peoples rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work within the multi professional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care midwifery care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in hospital and community setting depending on allocation to the in-patient area of continuity of care teams
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multi professional team and service users
Staff Survey: When it comes to continual growth, nurses and midwives soar, achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme We are always learning.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea, coffee, breakfast, and hot meals for night staff
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Electric car charging points
- Bank, buy or sell annual leave
- Extended compassionate leave
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programm
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period on six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families
Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care
Communication and Relationship Skills
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour
Education, Training and Development
Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills
Operational and Working Conditions
To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agree procedures.
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of peoples rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
Desirable
- MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care
- IT literate and good keyboard skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Effective time management
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self directed and committed
- Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints
- Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Personal and people development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
- Have good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Professional image
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
Desirable
- MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care
- IT literate and good keyboard skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Effective time management
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self directed and committed
- Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints
- Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Personal and people development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
- Have good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Professional image
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible approach to meet 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.
