Job summary
Very rare and exciting opportunity Alert!
**For Internal STSFT applicants only**
Are you an adult registered nurse who would like to become a registered
midwife? Do you have at least 12-months post NMC registration experience as a
registered nurse and a degree (2:2 or above) or Advanced Diploma in Nursing?
If the answer is yes we would like to help you make the change
through a fully funded MSc midwifery (2year shortened) programme.
Teaching is provided via online remote learning and on campus teaching,
however this includes a requirement to attend a 9-weeks of campus learning
spread across the Programme at Bradford University.
Clinical placements are offered with the Trust and you will be placed
in various clinical locations to enable to you to meet the NMC practice
requirements. Clinical placements included community, labour suite, and
antenatal/postnatal ward and midwifery clinics. During these placements, you
will be supported by a practice supervisor and practice assessor.
For the duration of the programme you will be paid at Band 5 and on
completion of the programme you have the opportunity to progress to Band 6 role.
For further information on any aspect of this please contact Lesley
Carlton, Head of NMAHP Education (l.carlton@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
This
Opportunity is for a registered Nurse, who will undertake a
2-year shortened MSc Programme gaining qualification upon successful completion
as a registered Midwife.
Upon completion you will be a competent and
skilled practitioner able to assess, provide care, advice and support to women
(and families) throughout the antenatal, labour and postnatal period. This post
may either be within one of the community teams or the hospital acute teams.
You will be expected to work shift patterns
to cover a 24 hour service to maternity service users whilst on placement in
the maternity departments or community.
This Programme is delivered through Blended
Learning approach with all placements within South Tyneside and Sunderland
Trust but with the academic learning from Bradford University through distance
learning as well as 9-12 weeks in person on campus across the Programme.
Further university Information is below:
University
of Bradford MSc Shortened Midwifery Programme:
Midwifery (Shortened Programme) MSc - Postgraduate degree -
University of Bradford
Important
Information:
This Programme commences on 25/03/2024 and you
should speak to your line manager about needing to give a short notice period
if successful.
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To be a Registered Nurse,
who will complete a 2-year shortened MSc Programme gaining qualification upon
successful completion as a registered Midwife.
To then be a competent and skilled practitioner able to assess, provide
care, advice and support to women (and families) throughout the antenatal,
labour and postnatal period. This post
may either be within one of the community teams or the hospital acute teams.
University of Bradford further Information:
Midwifery (Shortened Programme) MSc - Postgraduate degree -
University of Bradford
A Student Midwife
works under the direction of a qualified midwife in order to:
Determine and
provide programmes of care and support for women which:
Are
appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies
and their families.
Are
made in partnership with women.
Are
ethical.
Are
based on best evidence and clinical judgement.
Involve
other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes and resource use.
Care
for and monitor women during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period,
offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.
Provide
seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care
providers during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Promote
their continuing health and wellbeing.
Are
consistent with the management of risk.
Refer
women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other
individuals. Supported by accurate,
legible, and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making
the referral and describes their needs and preferences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To be a Registered Nurse,
who will complete a 2-year shortened MSc Programme gaining qualification upon
successful completion as a registered Midwife.
To then be a competent and skilled practitioner able to assess, provide
care, advice and support to women (and families) throughout the antenatal,
labour and postnatal period. This post
may either be within one of the community teams or the hospital acute teams.
University of Bradford further Information:
Midwifery (Shortened Programme) MSc - Postgraduate degree -
University of Bradford
A Student Midwife
works under the direction of a qualified midwife in order to:
Determine and
provide programmes of care and support for women which:
Are
appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies
and their families.
Are
made in partnership with women.
Are
ethical.
Are
based on best evidence and clinical judgement.
Involve
other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes and resource use.
Care
for and monitor women during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period,
offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.
Provide
seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care
providers during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Promote
their continuing health and wellbeing.
Are
consistent with the management of risk.
Refer
women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other
individuals. Supported by accurate,
legible, and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making
the referral and describes their needs and preferences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course
- A Degree (2:2 or above) or Advanced Diploma
- Minimum 1 years post-registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience (At least 1 years)
- Can practice as an autonomous Nurse in the acute and/or primary care setting
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills
Desirable
- Experience in varying wards/departments
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good keyboard and IT skills and a knowledge of data protection.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise learners.
- Research awareness.
- Knowledge of current midwifery priorities nationally and locally.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-professional working.
- Evidence of participation in research / clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge and imparts the Trusts vision and values.
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques, as part of daily activities.
- Able to work cross site at STDH and SRH and community venues as needed. Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course
- A Degree (2:2 or above) or Advanced Diploma
- Minimum 1 years post-registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience (At least 1 years)
- Can practice as an autonomous Nurse in the acute and/or primary care setting
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills
Desirable
- Experience in varying wards/departments
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good keyboard and IT skills and a knowledge of data protection.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise learners.
- Research awareness.
- Knowledge of current midwifery priorities nationally and locally.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-professional working.
- Evidence of participation in research / clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge and imparts the Trusts vision and values.
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques, as part of daily activities.
- Able to work cross site at STDH and SRH and community venues as needed. Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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).
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