Midwife - Maternity

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

**UK NMC Registration Required for this position - applicants without UK NMC registration need not apply**

**STUDENT Nurses need not apply as will not be considered on this vacancy. Please apply for the next Pre-Reg Staff Nurse Recruitment Centre**

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we are on a continuous journey seeking motivated midwives to join our midwifery team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative and motivated midwives band 6 or newly qualified Band 5 Midwives, to join our teams.

The Maternity Unit is committed to promoting a holistic approach to care and quality improvement. Patient safety and service improvement is at the forefront of our philosophy and we seek to recruit staff who are motivated, to promote high standards of patient care and work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team. We have developed our service to a CQC rating of "GOOD" to provide high quality care for all women through our maternity service.

Main duties of the job

A full preceptorship package will be available for band 5 midwives. We offer a comprehensive induction package for band 6 midwives.

Main duties of the job

You will provide and coordinate antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care for both traditional and CoC midwife led care models and consultant led women.

You will provide inclusive midwifery care that is woman focused and evidence based in the primary care setting and acute unit.

You will be able to provide continuity throughout the antenatal, birth and postnatal period; whilst ensuring the woman's physical, psychological, emotional and social needs are holistically cared for.

You will be joining vibrant and enthusiastic teams who are constantly evolving to develop, service provision.

As a service, we are passionate about supporting midwives ongoing professional development.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Date posted

01 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

345-SNRC-Midwife-B

Job locations

North Tees Hospital

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide and coordinate antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care for both traditional and CoC midwife led care models and consultant led women.

Duites will include:

* Maintain NMC registration and ensure that Revalidation is up to date. Practice in accordance with the NMC the Code and the Standards.

* Ensure that other NMC documents and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations

*Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible

*To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance quality of care for clients

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide and coordinate antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care for both traditional and CoC midwife led care models and consultant led women.

Duites will include:

* Maintain NMC registration and ensure that Revalidation is up to date. Practice in accordance with the NMC the Code and the Standards.

* Ensure that other NMC documents and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations

*Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible

*To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance quality of care for clients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Teaching/mentor qualification or equivalent Degree ENB NMP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Teaching/mentor qualification or equivalent Degree ENB NMP

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

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