Job summary
A Day in Maternity (Recruitment Day & Tour)
Come spend some time with us at Northwick Park Hospital Maternity Department's Open day, where you can hear first-hand about the exceptional care we provide and learn about the career opportunities available during the recruitment day. Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to visit the department.
Take a tour of our facilities, meet with our skilled and compassionate staff, and hear real-life stories about the extraordinary work we do. If you're interested in joining our team, you can even participate in an interview on the day!
In addition to recruiting for band 5 preceptorship midwives, we are also recruiting band 6 midwives for our new state of the art birth centre (which is presently being refurbished, to be completed mid-summer) and obstetric nurses.
We are committed to self and career development, which is why we will be offering successful candidates job offers on the day. Plus, we'll send you home with a few goodies to remember us by!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, and don't miss this chance.
Meet us at Northwick Park's Education Centre from 10am, followed by a tour of the Maternity unit and we will show you photographs of our future Birth centre.
This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the world of maternity care at Northwick Park.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to work with a passionate and committed team of midwives and nurses.
Main duties of the job
AT THE OPEN DAY WE ARE OFFERING EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
- Band 5 preceptorship midwives
- Rotational posts Band 6 midwives with special interest in:
- Birth centre midwifery care
- Maternity Triage
- Homebirth team
- Safeguarding
- Obstetric Nurses rotational posts
If you cannot make it to our Open Day and wish to be considered, please apply through the vacancy and contact to inform the Resourcing Lead directly on rachel.martley@nhs.net
We offer fantastic support and opportunities for our Midwifery and Nursing staff to include:
- access to internally run clinical skills and development courses
- access to a Band 6 development programmes
- access to our kite mark accredited Capital midwife preceptorship programme
- access to many internal development leadership courses
- support from locally based clinical practice midwives/nurse/facilitators
We have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere with very good transport links. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits and well as development opportunities for staff. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career and life sills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing, which is reinforced by the Trust's HEART values.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team prides itself on its ability to deliver world class care and expertise in clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and resource.
NOTE: Please ask for the Medical Education Centre in St Marks when you arrive and bring along a photo ID and 2 proof of address and any document and qualifications certificates to support your application and help clearing your pre-employment checks when the offer will be issued.
If you are interested in working with us, apply today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team prides itself on its ability to deliver world class care and expertise in clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and resource.
NOTE: Please ask for the Medical Education Centre in St Marks when you arrive and bring along a photo ID and 2 proof of address and any document and qualifications certificates to support your application and help clearing your pre-employment checks when the offer will be issued.
If you are interested in working with us, apply today.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife - currently registered to practice
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate Diploma/Certificate in Midwifery
Other
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Good attendance record
- Professional attitude and approach
- Punctual and organised
- Commitment to individualised care
Desirable
- Willing to work in all department areas across the unit
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
- An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- All newly qualified midwives are expected to undertake a six to twelve month preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Able to work well in stressful situations, identifying and managing own emotional intelligenceeputising in clinical environment
- People Management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner
- Good written skills
- Good organisational skills
- High standards of clinical performance
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Teaching skills
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife - currently registered to practice
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate Diploma/Certificate in Midwifery
Other
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Good attendance record
- Professional attitude and approach
- Punctual and organised
- Commitment to individualised care
Desirable
- Willing to work in all department areas across the unit
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
- An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- All newly qualified midwives are expected to undertake a six to twelve month preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Able to work well in stressful situations, identifying and managing own emotional intelligenceeputising in clinical environment
- People Management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner
- Good written skills
- Good organisational skills
- High standards of clinical performance
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Teaching skills
- 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.
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
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).
