Job summary
Are you looking to join a highly motivated team? Are you committed to providing a safe, high standard of midwifery care? Do you strive to deliver memorable experiences whilst supporting women, birthing people and their families before, during and after pregnancy & childbirth?
We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated midwives who are Kind and Respectful and work well as part of a Team - these are our values at King's.
King's College Hospital offers an opportunity for passionate and dedicated midwives to join our vibrant maternity team on both the Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) sites. You will have the opportunity to work in our dynamic maternity services, with a variety of working patterns. We are looking for midwives to join both our inpatient wards and community teams, with opportunities also in continuity of carer models and our specialist community teams.
If you believe that you have the right qualities and experience we would welcome your application.
Please note that the King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) posts will attract Inner London high cost allowance pay weighing, and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) will attract Outer London high cost allowance pay weighting.
In your supporting statement, please clearly mark which site/s you are applying to work at.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting midwives who have recently started their career, to join our team. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills, gaining valuable experience within all areas of the maternity service.
Becoming a King's midwife will mean you are supported by a team who want to develop your career, prioritise your well-being, increase your skills and make our service a great place to work. You will be an essential part of our transformation programme to offer an outstanding maternity service.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of autonomous, evidence-based, women-centred midwifery care, whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies, representatives and service users. The post holder will provide support to other midwives within the service.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Plan and implement individualised midwifery care that is women, pregnant person, child and family centred.
- Facilitate the participation of service users and their families in all decision making, ensuring informed choice dialogue.
- Ensure all risk assessments and referrals are completed and actioned and documented.
- Follow midwifery/obstetric guidelines where appropriate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of patient care, reporting and recording any deviations from the protocol.
Administration
- Be responsible for the reporting and the proper maintenance of equipment.
- Be responsible at times for obtaining and the safekeeping of drugs as delegated.
- Be responsible for the proper and economical use of storage and supplies in the department and report any anticipated deficiencies in stock.
- Be responsible for the collection of statistics and data regarding own midwifery practice and as required by the Care Group/Trust.
Personnel
- Responsible for day-to-day management of your own workload. This may include management of staff and team in the absence of a Band 7 Midwife.
- Participate in the orientation and development of new staff.
- Participate in the appraisal of staff as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Plan and implement individualised midwifery care that is women, pregnant person, child and family centred.
- Facilitate the participation of service users and their families in all decision making, ensuring informed choice dialogue.
- Ensure all risk assessments and referrals are completed and actioned and documented.
- Follow midwifery/obstetric guidelines where appropriate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of patient care, reporting and recording any deviations from the protocol.
Administration
- Be responsible for the reporting and the proper maintenance of equipment.
- Be responsible at times for obtaining and the safekeeping of drugs as delegated.
- Be responsible for the proper and economical use of storage and supplies in the department and report any anticipated deficiencies in stock.
- Be responsible for the collection of statistics and data regarding own midwifery practice and as required by the Care Group/Trust.
Personnel
- Responsible for day-to-day management of your own workload. This may include management of staff and team in the absence of a Band 7 Midwife.
- Participate in the orientation and development of new staff.
- Participate in the appraisal of staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Midwife
- Experience of working in all clinical areas
- Able to demonstrate a good level of theoretical midwifery knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant professional rules and codes of practice
- Clinical skills and competence in suturing and cannulation
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Midwife
- Experience of working in all clinical areas
- Able to demonstrate a good level of theoretical midwifery knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant professional rules and codes of practice
- Clinical skills and competence in suturing and cannulation
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital
London/ Bromley
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
