Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Midwives

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Job summary

Unleash your Midwifery passion with us at Kettering General Hospital.

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with an award-winning team? We could not be prouder of our Midwifery team at KGH who have not only been nominated for Daisy awards but CMO and CNO awards.

Join us now as a Rotational Midwife! You will be part of a team who combine excellent antenatal care to patients on postnatal wards, delivery suite, fetal health unit and in the community. We work rotational through days, nights and weekends.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional clinical skills, we want to hear from you! At Kettering, you will have opportunities to apply your expertise to a variety of medical wards. You will monitor patient progress from admission to the ward, ensure they are always safe and have the autonomy to work independently and with the medical teams.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate and do you want to make your mark with us?

We are a progressive innovative service constantly striving for excellence and we aim high within our service offerings. We can offer a comprehensive orientation and preceptorship package supported by our extremely friendly and welcoming team.

There is a consultation in progress for the provision of Rotational Midwives providing an on call service pro-rata, which will be discussed at the interview stage.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.

Our Excellence Values:

  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courageous
  • Accountable

What can we offer you?

  • All4maternity subscription - access to learning & development
  • Minimum of 56 hours of training
  • Access to an onsite library - support with your development
  • Free hot drinks in our "we care Caf".
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • Working with an award winning team
  • Access to a variety of working & EDI networks
  • On site restaurant, Costa coffee and shop
  • Join Blue Light card for discounts

Details

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata for part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-6133887-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read through attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and may we take the opportunity to thank you for reading this current vacancy. We look forward to reading your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read through attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and may we take the opportunity to thank you for reading this current vacancy. We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Diploma / Degree level qualification or equivalent

Knowledge / experience

Essential

  • Midwifery Experience within the maternity Clinical Areas
  • An Understanding of integrating theory and practice
  • Understanding of current midwifery issues

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication - verbal and written
  • Basic IT Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Diploma / Degree level qualification or equivalent

Knowledge / experience

Essential

  • Midwifery Experience within the maternity Clinical Areas
  • An Understanding of integrating theory and practice
  • Understanding of current midwifery issues

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication - verbal and written
  • Basic IT Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Delivery Suite Manager

Leigh Saunders

leigh.saunders1@nhs.net

01536491635

Details

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata for part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-6133887-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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