Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Apprentice Midwife
Applicants must have the essential qualifications for the level 6 degree course as set out by the university (University of West London - UWL).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload supporting documents to UWL and the apprentice board prior to being invited to a interview. Interview will be with RBFT midwife and UWL staff; this date is to be confirmed.
The Apprentice Midwife will be funded on their current band and pay scale to undertake a three-year degree programme and end point assessment.
The hours required over the programme are specified by the NMC in relation to both theory and practice. RBFT and UWL will support the Apprentice Midwife to gain the knowledge and skills to achieve registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
The training programme combines both academic and work-based learning across the maternity service.
The Apprentice Midwife must drive or be able and willing to travel to placement as required and work different shift patterns according to the placement including long and short shifts, night shifts and on calls.
We have places available for the course starting April 2024. Applications must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below:
o Applicants must be employed within the RBFT maternity unit.
o Applicants will need occupational health clearance from RBFT.
The Apprentice midwife is a developmental post which enables individuals to undertake the midwifery degree apprenticeship programme. The programme combines work-based and academic learning between the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) and an approved Higher Education Institute(HEI).
About us
As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at the RBFT, we are encouraging applications from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop a wide range of communication methods including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- Displays excellent two-way communication with women, families and colleagues. Is able to overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not English or has a learning or hearing difficulty.
- Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of her care. Demonstrates understanding that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consentand the prevention of abuse. Provides holistic; culturally sensitive; respectful; non-judgemental care.
- Understands the principles of human and environmental factors when working in teams and applies this to ensure safe team working.
- Develops competences and practices relevant clinical skills required to deliver care to women and babies as outlined by the NMC. Ensure that only competencies that have been achieved are undertaken without direct supervision and recognise the implications andconsequences of practising outside capability.
- Is able to support women with responsive infant feeding, helping women to gain skills and confidence with attachment and positioning and immediate care of new born babies.
- Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines.
- Confident and competent in competencies related to their current role.
- Is able to maintain contemporaneous records relating to the woman/babys condition.
- Recognises deviation from normal and takes timely and appropriate action to address /report to the Registered Midwife.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop a wide range of communication methods including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- Displays excellent two-way communication with women, families and colleagues. Is able to overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not English or has a learning or hearing difficulty.
- Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of her care. Demonstrates understanding that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consentand the prevention of abuse. Provides holistic; culturally sensitive; respectful; non-judgemental care.
- Understands the principles of human and environmental factors when working in teams and applies this to ensure safe team working.
- Develops competences and practices relevant clinical skills required to deliver care to women and babies as outlined by the NMC. Ensure that only competencies that have been achieved are undertaken without direct supervision and recognise the implications andconsequences of practising outside capability.
- Is able to support women with responsive infant feeding, helping women to gain skills and confidence with attachment and positioning and immediate care of new born babies.
- Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines.
- Confident and competent in competencies related to their current role.
- Is able to maintain contemporaneous records relating to the woman/babys condition.
- Recognises deviation from normal and takes timely and appropriate action to address /report to the Registered Midwife.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2: 5 GSCE (must include maths, English and a science subject) all at grades C or above (or >4). Or GCSE equivalent (e.g. functional skills level 2) Level 3: 120 UCS points. A levels (BBB), BTEC (DDM) or access course (distinction profile - min 24 distinctions). Access course, plus maths and English as above. Level 4: This will supersede the level 3 qualifications.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment A
- Reliable work / study record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2: 5 GSCE (must include maths, English and a science subject) all at grades C or above (or >4). Or GCSE equivalent (e.g. functional skills level 2) Level 3: 120 UCS points. A levels (BBB), BTEC (DDM) or access course (distinction profile - min 24 distinctions). Access course, plus maths and English as above. Level 4: This will supersede the level 3 qualifications.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment A
- Reliable work / study record
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).
