Job summary
The Jessop Wing at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for motivated and enthusiastic midwives to join our Maternity Services Team. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we work towards the national vision informed by the Maternity Services Review: Better Births (2016) and implementation of the Ockendon Independent Maternity Review - immediate and essential actions.
At the Jessop Wing, STH, we are a level 3 tertiary unit caring for a diverse population with approximately 6000 births every year, at home and within the maternity unit on our labour ward or midwifery led unit. This is an exciting opportunity for band 5/6 Midwives, who are passionate about making a difference to join our highly skilled midwives in our community teams who provide care across the city.
Our teams currently work in a traditional model caring for women out of GP surgeries, children's centres and in the family home. Our midwives care for women during the antenatal and postnatal period and offer a homebirth service via an on-call system. They work within the wider multidisciplinary team in the Jessop wing and have established links with city wide support services
By joining one of our vibrant five community teams you will find and experience a friendly, nurturing environment with supportive, tailored professional development supporting onward career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
- To be a confident and competent practitioner with comprehensive clinical skills
- Provide personalised care in all care settings
- Plan, allocate and supervise the work of self and delegate to team as necessary
- To take charge of the ward / team regularly (band 6)
- Support the Senior Midwife in ensuring the highest standard and quality of midwifery care is delivered
Significant post qualifications experience is desirable but for those who are still working towards their band 6 uplift, support will be available to create a hybrid role with labour ward to enable skills to be signed off to gain the band 6 uplift.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 5 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 6.
Working Patterns: Minimum 22.5 hours to 37.5 hours per week
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(This advert is not appropriate for newly qualified midwives- a separate advert is live for NQN applicants)
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(This advert is not appropriate for newly qualified midwives- a separate advert is live for NQN applicants)
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Diploma or degree or equivalent relevant experience (Band 6)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (Band 6)
- Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification or working towards (Band 6)
- Diploma/Degree qualification or evidence of relevant post basic ongoing education. (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS environment and within women's health / maternity services. (Band 5)
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience and have the requisite level of competencies at Band 6 (Band 6)
- Evidence Based Practice (Band 6)
- Experience of implementing change management (Band 6)
- Evidence of practice development (Band 6)
- Experience of co-ordinating a team (Band 6)
- Compliant with Level 3 Safeguarding Standards (Band 6)
Desirable
- Caring for women with health inequalities and special needs
- Research and audit experience (Band 6)
Further Training
Essential
- Undertaking preceptorship (Band 5)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of child protection issues (Band 5)
Other Factors
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible Enthusiastic and motivated (Band 5)
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner or able to use a car for work purposes.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours (Band 6)
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service (Band 6)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills (Band 6)
- Practical clinical skills required include: phlebotomy, episiotomy, suturing and IV drugs and cannulation (Band 6)
- Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post (Band 6)
- IT skills (Band 6)
Desirable
- Leadership skills (Band 6)
- Evidence of innovation/initiative (Band 6)
- Antenatal clinics & screening experience (Band 6)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Diploma or degree or equivalent relevant experience (Band 6)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (Band 6)
- Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification or working towards (Band 6)
- Diploma/Degree qualification or evidence of relevant post basic ongoing education. (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS environment and within women's health / maternity services. (Band 5)
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience and have the requisite level of competencies at Band 6 (Band 6)
- Evidence Based Practice (Band 6)
- Experience of implementing change management (Band 6)
- Evidence of practice development (Band 6)
- Experience of co-ordinating a team (Band 6)
- Compliant with Level 3 Safeguarding Standards (Band 6)
Desirable
- Caring for women with health inequalities and special needs
- Research and audit experience (Band 6)
Further Training
Essential
- Undertaking preceptorship (Band 5)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of child protection issues (Band 5)
Other Factors
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible Enthusiastic and motivated (Band 5)
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner or able to use a car for work purposes.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours (Band 6)
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service (Band 6)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills (Band 6)
- Practical clinical skills required include: phlebotomy, episiotomy, suturing and IV drugs and cannulation (Band 6)
- Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post (Band 6)
- IT skills (Band 6)
Desirable
- Leadership skills (Band 6)
- Evidence of innovation/initiative (Band 6)
- Antenatal clinics & screening experience (Band 6)
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).
