Apprentice Midwife (XR03)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship course is a forty month education programme, working to become a Registered Midwife with a BSc Hons degree in Midwifery. The course combines work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher Education Institute (HEI).

ENTRY CRITERIA -

You will be already employed as a Maternity Support Worker at LTHT and already achieved one of the following -

-BBC at A Level including a Biological Science but excluding General Studies. If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses.

-112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications including an A level Biological Science at a minimum grade B and excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses. Alternatively, a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is acceptable. Please note that the UCAS points are used as a frame of reference and that applications will not be submitted through UCAS.

-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (with a minimum of 4 units in Biological Sciences).

-Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits, at least 15 at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The course must contain 18 credits in a Biological Science.

-NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B.

You must also have GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme and these need to be evidenced prior to commencing on the programme. Alternatively, Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English will be accepted.

As an Apprentice Midwife you will be based - as a paid employee - within LTHT. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local maternity services and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for entry to the NMC register, which will provide you with Registered Midwife status.

You will be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an end point assessment, as well as completion of the forty month degree programme.

During the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the programme within the contract period.

Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over

The Apprentice Midwife is a paid member of staff, working within the Trust. You will be allocated set time to attend academic study and placements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to:

Deliver high quality, evidence-based compassionate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Midwife.

Successfully complete and pass the academic and practice elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship standards. According to these standards you will be required to complete 2,300 placement hours equally divided between theory and practice as off the job training. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the competencies related to NMC standards as specified by the Trust and the University.

Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way.

Work as part of a designated clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the women as a rostered member of staff as on the job training.

Work with an NMC approved mentor, taking responsibility for developing your own midwifery competence while on placements, and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning.

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of LTHT.

Work within the competency boundaries as set at each stage of the programme and as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery standards for registered midwifery preparation, regardless of previous healthcare experience.

Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Employed as MSW at LTHT

Desirable

• Minimum 1 years experience as MSW

Qualifications

Essential

• BBC at A Level including Biological Science or 112 UCAS points or DMM at BTEC level 3 or access to higher education diploma 45 level 3 credits or NCFE CACHE
• You must also have GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above or level 2 functional skills
• You must also have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above or level 2 functional skills
• You will be already employed as a Maternity Support Worker at LTHT

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Willingness to learn and develop their role
• Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
• Commitment to study
• Committed to undertake placement hours across a 24/7 period
• Basic IT skills
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Other criteria

Essential

• Must be prepared to undertake placements in Community, LGI and SJUH
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
• Must have line managers approval

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)