Rotational Midwife - Band 6

Job summary

To assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and babies. To be a confident and competent autonomous practitioner who practices within the sphere of NMC, national and Health Board guidelines. To support and guide junior midwives and student midwives within all clinical domains.

The rotational aspect covers both inpatient and community settings.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 midwives to join our dedicated team of midwives committed to providing a high standard of maternity care to women and their families in Cardiff , the Vale and surrounding area. If you are a midwife who would like to make a difference to women and their families, then we would like to hear from you. By joining our team you will have the opportunity to bring your wealth of knowledge and experience to our maternity service. Cardiff and Vale UHB maternity service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience. We are a very friendly and supportive team whom welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas.

At Cardiff and Vale UHB you will provide high quality care to our women, babies and their families in various settings throughout the Health Board on a 6 month rotational post. This opportunity is suitable for those individuals who enjoy both working in the hospital and community setting, providing valuable support.

This position is available externally for all Band 6 midwives.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.