Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwife to join Jersey's Maternity Services.
This is a rotational post working predominantly in the community setting, but also within the antenatal clinic and maternity unit. Jersey has a thriving and
committed home birth service and Midwives are equipped to offer service users and their families antenatal and postnatal continuity of care.
Our values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improvement are very important to us and throughout our daily interactions with our service users, their families, and our colleagues, we make an effort to live by these principles. We promote normality and aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times. Due to our size and resources, we provide employees at all levels with a wide choice of alluring benefits, a competitive salary, and unmatched chances for education and professional growth.
Main duties of the job
All midwife practitioners will be Registered Midwives, accountable for their own midwifery practice and will be
able to fulfil the following role through the ability to make decisions with current protocols and principles of
care in compliance with the NMCs Midwives Rules and code of Midwifery Practice.
The post holder is required to take responsibility as a prime care provider in either the hospital or community
setting. They will be confident in providing midwife led care and should have 2 years post qualifying
experience.
About us
Jersey is just 14
miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south
coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe.
There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.
Striking scenery, a
safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an
enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low
personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at
gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a
Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a
self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically
elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does
have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK
for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel
Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK,
Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers
extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported
options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are
delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care
services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as a midwife providing the full range of care needs to develop, implement and evaluate
care throughout the antenatal , intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their families.
2. Interacts with medical staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team when deviations
from the norm occur to promote a healthy outcome for mother and infant
3. To provide effective leadership and act as a good role model
4. To supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff acting as a mentor.
5. Work autonomously within guidelines and spheres of professional practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as a midwife providing the full range of care needs to develop, implement and evaluate
care throughout the antenatal , intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their families.
2. Interacts with medical staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team when deviations
from the norm occur to promote a healthy outcome for mother and infant
3. To provide effective leadership and act as a good role model
4. To supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff acting as a mentor.
5. Work autonomously within guidelines and spheres of professional practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (2 years post qualifying experience)
- Provide evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma
- Car driver
- Neonatal Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice
- An understanding of practicing within a diverse community
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- An understanding of all aspects of evidence based midwifery practice
- Demonstrates continual professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship module or equivalent
- Competence in perineal suturing, care of epidurals, IV cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (2 years post qualifying experience)
- Provide evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma
- Car driver
- Neonatal Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice
- An understanding of practicing within a diverse community
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- An understanding of all aspects of evidence based midwifery practice
- Demonstrates continual professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship module or equivalent
- Competence in perineal suturing, care of epidurals, IV cannulation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)