Job summary
We are looking to recruit innovative and dynamic Registered Midwives who have a passion for midwifery and who would like to be a part of shaping maternity services of the future. We welcome innovation and the contribution of all staff to ensure safe and respectful care to all pregnant women / birthing person and their families.
The post holder will provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women and their families that inclusively respect the rights of the patients whilst practising within the NMC Code and supported by local policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
To provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women and their families.
Be personally accountable for their practice and must adhere to the NMC standards expected of them.
Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care in a range of environments, without supervision whilst maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team and patient.
Supports, supervises and teaches less experienced staff on the ward/team relevant clinical and non-clinical procedures and practices.
Works autonomously within the department/team within Trust guidelines and sphere of professional practice with the guidance from the community midwifery manager, deputy manager or matron.
Promotes home birth and engages in the 'on call rota'.
About us
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trist is a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole.
Scunthorpe site provides community midwifery services accross North Lincolnshire with community bases situated in Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton, Epworth and Goole. The Trust's 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife eligible to be on live register
- oEvidence of post registration development in midwifery
Desirable
- oExperience of being 'in charge' of a shift
- oDegree in Midwifery or working towards a degree
- oManagement qualification
- oLeadership qualification
- oDiploma in Midwifery or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- oQualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
- oQualified NVQ Assessor (A1 or equivalent) or working towards
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oSuccessfully completed Band 5 - 6 package or can demonstrate equivalent competencies and experience
Desirable
- oExperience of managing a team or area within a Ward/Department
- oTraining in handling and administration of blood
- oExperience in a maternity setting
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife eligible to be on live register
- oEvidence of post registration development in midwifery
Desirable
- oExperience of being 'in charge' of a shift
- oDegree in Midwifery or working towards a degree
- oManagement qualification
- oLeadership qualification
- oDiploma in Midwifery or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- oQualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
- oQualified NVQ Assessor (A1 or equivalent) or working towards
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oSuccessfully completed Band 5 - 6 package or can demonstrate equivalent competencies and experience
Desirable
- oExperience of managing a team or area within a Ward/Department
- oTraining in handling and administration of blood
- oExperience in a maternity setting
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
Cliff Gardens
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
