Job summary
Are you a newly qualified midwife looking to join a supportive team with an innovative approach to midwifery?
If so, #TeamNNUH's midwifery service would love to hear from you!
The NNUH team of midwives is expanding. We are therefore seeking applications from newly qualified midwives, to join the team as Band 5 Midwife in a rotational role - working within both a hospital and potentially, within a community setting.
This advert is aimed at students due to complete their programme of study in August/September 2023. Later completion may not be considered for shortlisting as candidates will not be ready for professional registration and subsequent clinical work within the timeframe required, unfortunately.
We are a friendly and supportive team; and in line with current NHS England requirements, are currently implementing a phased programme of work to provide Continuity of Care to the women we care for. We understand the changes this brings to the way we work and are listening to the team, to ensure that we get it right for both them and our patients.
When you join us and throughout your career here, you will be encouraged to develop professionally with the support of our Practice Development team. The team will provide a robust preceptorship programme, so you are able to have an insight into each clinical area.
We are dedicated to providing one to one care to all women in established labour and are really proud to have achieved and maintained BFI Level 3 accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the organisation and co-ordination of day-to-day activities in their area of work by effectively utilising resources and assume responsibility in the absence of a more senior midwife. This includes prioritising the care needs of women and appropriately allocating staff maintaining an awareness of the progress of each woman's care.
- Flexible working -We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and life outside work and we understand how important flexible working options can be. We will consider any applicant who wants to work on a flexible basis - and we have a number of options available.
- We are dedicated to providing one to one care to all women in established labour and are really proud to have achieved and maintained BFI Level 3 accreditation. We are an ambitious department, with plans in place to continue to develop and improve the service we offer.
- When you join us and throughout your career here, you will be encouraged to develop professionally with the support of our Practice Development team. The team will provide a robust orientation programme, so you are able to have an insight into each clinical area from day one.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To proactively contribute to the implementation, delivery and maintenance of a Continuity of Care model of care provision as recommended as part of the Better Births report, and as per government initiative to improve birth outcomes for mothers and their babies .
- To maintain professional development in accordance with the NMC Rules and to comply with PREP requirements.
- To undertake the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. To conduct deliveries, on her own responsibility and to care for the newborn. Working in co-operation with midwifery colleagues, the Obstetricians, General Practitioners and other appropriate agencies.
- To promote and maintain high standards of maternity care.
- To promote and maintain effective channels of communications with the relevant departments within the Unit, Midwifery Team and other professional personnel in the community eg the Primary Health Care Team, Social Services, Voluntary Agencies etc.
- To maintain standards of care and assist in implementing the philosophy of care to enhance the quality of maternity care.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To proactively contribute to the implementation, delivery and maintenance of a Continuity of Care model of care provision as recommended as part of the Better Births report, and as per government initiative to improve birth outcomes for mothers and their babies .
- To maintain professional development in accordance with the NMC Rules and to comply with PREP requirements.
- To undertake the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. To conduct deliveries, on her own responsibility and to care for the newborn. Working in co-operation with midwifery colleagues, the Obstetricians, General Practitioners and other appropriate agencies.
- To promote and maintain high standards of maternity care.
- To promote and maintain effective channels of communications with the relevant departments within the Unit, Midwifery Team and other professional personnel in the community eg the Primary Health Care Team, Social Services, Voluntary Agencies etc.
- To maintain standards of care and assist in implementing the philosophy of care to enhance the quality of maternity care.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- To have completed a registered midwifery course with a valid registration
- To have met requirements of the preceptorship programme for band 6
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to participate and work within a changing and demanding environment
- High standards of documentation and record-keeping
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- To have completed a registered midwifery course with a valid registration
- To have met requirements of the preceptorship programme for band 6
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to participate and work within a changing and demanding environment
- High standards of documentation and record-keeping
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
