Job summary
Are you a Band 6 midwife who has been qualified for over 2 years?
Are you experienced in taking charge of a shift?
If so. we are looking for enthusiastic midwives with a keen interest in antenatal and postnatal care, to join our core mixed antenatal and postnatal team.
Clinical experience in all aspects of midwifery care is a prerequisite, demonstrating credibility as a good role model. Excellent communication and support skills are paramount to the success of the role.It is a fantastic time to join us at DBTH , we have a supportive and compassionate team, who are committed to the development, innovation, safety and quality of our services and the experience of our women, their families and our staff .
If you are ready for a new chapter in your Midwifery journey, we would welcome an application from you to take that next step at DBTH.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of midwifery care in conjunction with other disciplines for all women and birthing people attending Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
The post holder will be autonomous in their practice and provide evidence based care following hospital and NMC guidelines.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience as a qualified midwife and currently working as a band 6 midwife
- Recent experience of managing the care of women in the antenatal and postnatal periods
- Confident with all induction of labour processes including insertion of Cookes balloons
- Confident and competent to take charge of a shift
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, excel and PowerPoint.
- Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration
Desirable
- Competent in perineal suturing
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered NMC Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development demonstrated through a Professional Portfolio
- Mentorship/PEAP qualification
Desirable
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Complaints resolution
- Able to effectively manage work-based stressful situations, both in self and others - liaising with managers and outside agencies when appropriate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries and with service users and carers.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience as a qualified midwife and currently working as a band 6 midwife
- Recent experience of managing the care of women in the antenatal and postnatal periods
- Confident with all induction of labour processes including insertion of Cookes balloons
- Confident and competent to take charge of a shift
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, excel and PowerPoint.
- Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration
Desirable
- Competent in perineal suturing
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered NMC Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development demonstrated through a Professional Portfolio
- Mentorship/PEAP qualification
Desirable
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Complaints resolution
- Able to effectively manage work-based stressful situations, both in self and others - liaising with managers and outside agencies when appropriate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries and with service users and carers.
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).
