Preceptee Midwife

Job summary

Are you a Student Midwife qualifying in the autumn and looking forward to providing compassionate safe care and seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Join our esteemed team at Salisbury Maternity Unit and embark on a journey that will change lives.

At Salisbury Maternity Unit, our team of experienced midwives is the heart and soul of our exceptional care. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive, and safe environment for women, their partners, babies, and families.

Salisbury Maternity Services recently received a CQC 'good' inspection rating Salisbury District Hospital - Care Quality Commission

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Join us at Salisbury Maternity Unit and be part of something truly special. Apply now and let your midwifery career flourish with us.

Main duties of the job

As a dedicated midwife, your main duties will revolve around providing safe, clinically effective, and individualized care to women throughout their pregnancy journey. Whether planning a pregnancy, during the course of pregnancy, labour or post-partum period, your expertise will ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.

Working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, you'll be involved in all areas of the maternity services, including the birth centre.

In the absence of senior staff, you will step up and take charge of the ward or department, demonstrating your leadership skills and ensuring the smooth operation of the unit. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in facilitating the teaching, learning, and development of both staff and students, contributing to the growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.

By staying up-to-date with advancements in midwifery care and embracing evidence-based practices, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. Your dedication to providing compassionate care and your commitment to ongoing professional development will make a significant impact on the lives of the women and families you serve.

Join our team of passionate midwives and embark on a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference. Apply now and be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages your growth as a healthcare professional.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk