Job summary
Are you an internationally educated midwife currently residing overseas or in the UK and wanting to complete your NMC application to join the register and work as a registered midwife? If yes, then South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) should be your choice of employer!
We are looking for midwives who are enthusiastic and motivated, who can demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude, who have a desire to provide high quality, effective and efficient patient care.
Here at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust we provide exceptional maternity services which aims to provide flexible, individualised services for women and their babys.
Our services provide Midwifery led care as well as Consultant led obstetric services to ensure personalised care to all women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth pathway.
Main duties of the job
As an internationally educated midwife, we understand the importance of providing additional support to you, and offer a range of benefits, this includes;
- OSCE preparation and payment of OSCE exam
- Dedicated mentor to guide you every step of the way
- Commence as pre-registration midwife as a Band 4, once NMC registration is gained there are opportunities to progress to a Band 6
- Excellent career progression portfolios for those interested in development opportunities
- You will also receive excellent holiday entitlements, staff pension and other attractive NHS staff benefits.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of recent midwifery experience, and have passed the IELTS/OET and have completed the CBT.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
post is rotational throughout Maternity Services, providing care to women
during their pregnancy, Antenatal, Postnatal and labour.
- To
be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and
compassionate midwifery care for women, babies and families designated to their
care.
- To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
- Support
the shift leader or team leader to ensure organisational goals/objectives are
met.
- Ensuring
that personal clinical and professional standards are maintained within the
acute and community setting.
- To
ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
- To
comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact:
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
post is rotational throughout Maternity Services, providing care to women
during their pregnancy, Antenatal, Postnatal and labour.
- To
be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and
compassionate midwifery care for women, babies and families designated to their
care.
- To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
- Support
the shift leader or team leader to ensure organisational goals/objectives are
met.
- Ensuring
that personal clinical and professional standards are maintained within the
acute and community setting.
- To
ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
- To
comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact:
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Internationally educated Midwife
- Eligible to register with the NMC
- Successful completion of the IELTS/OET and CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Registered Midwife experience, within your own country of practice, within the previous 12-months
- Experience in Obstetric Emergencies in the last 12 months
- Experience in Shoulder Dystocia
- Experience in Post-Partum Haemorrhage
- Experience in Neonatal Resuscitation
- Experience in caring for deteriorating patients
- Experience in Maternal Resuscitation
- Experience in unexpected breech birth
- Experience in the management of Pre-Eclampsia
- Experience in Perineal Suturing
- Experience in the management of Epidural Anaesthesia
- Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive information
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member under appropriate supervision.
- Ability to act as a role model for midwifery students and other learners in the clinical setting.
- Effective communication and good interpersonal skills, with patients, members of the public and other healthcare staff: verbal and written.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workloads and situations.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the NMC requirements for professional registration.
- Key board skills and the ability to use Trusts IT systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Internationally educated Midwife
- Eligible to register with the NMC
- Successful completion of the IELTS/OET and CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Registered Midwife experience, within your own country of practice, within the previous 12-months
- Experience in Obstetric Emergencies in the last 12 months
- Experience in Shoulder Dystocia
- Experience in Post-Partum Haemorrhage
- Experience in Neonatal Resuscitation
- Experience in caring for deteriorating patients
- Experience in Maternal Resuscitation
- Experience in unexpected breech birth
- Experience in the management of Pre-Eclampsia
- Experience in Perineal Suturing
- Experience in the management of Epidural Anaesthesia
- Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive information
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member under appropriate supervision.
- Ability to act as a role model for midwifery students and other learners in the clinical setting.
- Effective communication and good interpersonal skills, with patients, members of the public and other healthcare staff: verbal and written.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workloads and situations.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the NMC requirements for professional registration.
- Key board skills and the ability to use Trusts IT systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
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).
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).
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