Job summary
Fully funded shortened Midwifery Training course available for a UHPNT RGN Part 1 Adult NMC PIN with over 12months experience of working as an RGN.
Some important points if you are interested in applying:
- This is a 2 year MSc programme, both years study is at level 7. The course is offered via a campus based programme and the new blended learning programme.
- Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for our programme- please view the information on our websites - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-midwifery-shortened.
- Applicants must apply via UCAS for their place on the course, in addition to this application process.
- The deadline to apply on UCAS is the 30th June 2024 for a September 2024 start
Further information about the funding can be found on the HEE website -https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/shortened-midwifery-training-registered-adult-nurses-funding-arrangements
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Working with University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Maternity Unit, this programme provides Registered Adult Nurses, who already have a relevant degree, with the opportunity to study Midwifery at Masters level.This course equips you with the skills, knowledge and professional insight needed to become a registered midwife. Whether it's helping women during pregnancy and birth, or giving support to new mothers, you learn through doing, building your confidence as you go. Graduate ready to excel as a fully rounded Midwife.
This degree will build on your skills and knowledge as a registered adult nurse to work as part of a multi-professional team and develop you into an autonomous registered midwife. Having already gained a degree in adult nursing, you will start your studies at level 6 and progress to level 7 in order to gain a masters degree at the end of the two years.
- Applicants must apply via UCAS for their place on the course, in addition to this application process.www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-midwifery-shortened for further details
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Organising the midwifery care within your sphere of practice ensuring good lines of communication between midwifery and medical staff and other services/agencies, to ensure good patient care
2. Deliver a high standard of patient care by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of patient care
3. To diagnose, prescribe and treat under your own cognisance with the autonomy of midwifery practice
4. Ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources
5. Be familiar with the risk management strategy and to work within the guidance of policies and procedures taking all actions to minimise risk
6. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the Trust premises. Report any deficiencies in equipment, furnishing or matters of hygiene
7. Continually reflect on clinical practice in order to deliver and maintain a high standard of patient care
8. Report clinical/professional concerns to your line manager
9. Be familiar with the Child Protection Policies and procedures and act in accordance with them
10. Participate in clinical professional development and any other developmental activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Organising the midwifery care within your sphere of practice ensuring good lines of communication between midwifery and medical staff and other services/agencies, to ensure good patient care
2. Deliver a high standard of patient care by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of patient care
3. To diagnose, prescribe and treat under your own cognisance with the autonomy of midwifery practice
4. Ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources
5. Be familiar with the risk management strategy and to work within the guidance of policies and procedures taking all actions to minimise risk
6. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the Trust premises. Report any deficiencies in equipment, furnishing or matters of hygiene
7. Continually reflect on clinical practice in order to deliver and maintain a high standard of patient care
8. Report clinical/professional concerns to your line manager
9. Be familiar with the Child Protection Policies and procedures and act in accordance with them
10. Participate in clinical professional development and any other developmental activities.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven clinical knowledge in all aspects of midwifery care
- oAwareness of research and evidence based practice
- oAwareness of current national initiatives
Desirable
- oEvidence of professional development
- oDevelopment of clinical skills e.g., suturing IT literate
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDegree/Diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood time management skills
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oPrioritise workload/instruct and direct others
- oOrganisational skills
Desirable
- oAbility to organise others
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven clinical knowledge in all aspects of midwifery care
- oAwareness of research and evidence based practice
- oAwareness of current national initiatives
Desirable
- oEvidence of professional development
- oDevelopment of clinical skills e.g., suturing IT literate
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDegree/Diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood time management skills
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oPrioritise workload/instruct and direct others
- oOrganisational skills
Desirable
- oAbility to organise others
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).
