Job summary
Preceptorship Midwife
Department Maternity
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
MKUH Maternity team are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible midwives who have a passion for providing excellent midwifery care. 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.
An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas. You will also be supported to complete a robust preceptorship programme with regular clinical and pastoral support from the retention and practice development lead midwives.
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.
For further details please contact:
Michelle Shepherd - Maternity Matron Michelle.shepherd@mkuh.nhs.ukNatalie Lucas - Maternity Matron Natalie.lucas@mkuh.nhs.uk Sophie Coetzee - Maternity Matron Sophie.coetzee@mkuh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
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.
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.
The postholder will work within the multi-professional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in hospital and community setting depending on allocation to the in-patient area or Continuity of Care teams
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multi-professional team and service users.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
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 (2019)
Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code (2015)
Education, Training and Development
Completion of the MKUH midwifery preceptorship portfolio
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.
Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
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.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
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 (2019)
Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code (2015)
Education, Training and Development
Completion of the MKUH midwifery preceptorship portfolio
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.
Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work.
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.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Currently completing/completed Degree to become a Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Clear understanding of midwifery issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Standards and Behaviours
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapartum 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
- Ability to manage own time
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g. venepuncture
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self-directed and committed
Desirable
- Clinically competent in perineal repair and cannulation
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Currently completing/completed Degree to become a Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Clear understanding of midwifery issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Standards and Behaviours
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapartum 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
- Ability to manage own time
- Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g. venepuncture
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated/positive - self-directed and committed
Desirable
- Clinically competent in perineal repair and cannulation
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
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
