Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Bluebell CoCr team in Swindon in either a Case loading or Integrated model of care
We are looking for a committed and passionate midwife to join our well-established Continuity Team, to provide high quality Maternity care to a caseload of women in the East Swindon Area
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our of our Bluebell team midwives in a providing maternity care to a caseload of women from the East Swindon area.
Traditionally the team has been based on a Team Case-loading Model requiring a 12hr Day and 12hr Night on call commitment a week to provide intrapartum care to women booked with in the team either in the Delivery Suite, Co-located Birth Centre or a home.
There is also the opportunity for candidates to discuss and explore joining the team on an Integrated basis with 2 community days and one unit based 12hr Day Shift and one unit based 12hr Night shift a week.
As well as collaborating within the team, you'll will also be expected to manage your our diary providing autonomy and flexibility
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered/Practising Midwife
- Mentorship/Preceptorship trained
- Maintain portfolio and PREPP requirements
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
Desirable
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice
- Evidence of Professional development
- Evidence of working in a variety of setting
- Able to work under own initiative
- Child Protection training and experience with safeguarding
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students' Knowledge and Skills
- Previous community based experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- Knowledge of current evidence-based midwifery practice.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in fetal monitoring.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective management of obstetric emergencies.
- Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Evidence of up to date current midwifery skills and competencies including perineal suturing, cannulation, intravenous medications and care of epidural
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered/Practising Midwife
- Mentorship/Preceptorship trained
- Maintain portfolio and PREPP requirements
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
Desirable
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice
- Evidence of Professional development
- Evidence of working in a variety of setting
- Able to work under own initiative
- Child Protection training and experience with safeguarding
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students' Knowledge and Skills
- Previous community based experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- Knowledge of current evidence-based midwifery practice.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in fetal monitoring.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective management of obstetric emergencies.
- Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of current midwifery issues
- Evidence of up to date current midwifery skills and competencies including perineal suturing, cannulation, intravenous medications and care of epidural
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).
