Job summary
Do you want to work in an organisation that values you as an individual?
Do you want to be part of a team that provides multi-disciplinary support, encourages your development and values your contribution?
Then University Hospitals of Leicester is the organisation for you!
At Leicester Maternity service we have vacancies for Band 5 preceptor Midwives and Band 6 Midwives. We would love for you to join our team where you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that is supportive and empowering.
Leicester, is a vibrant, multicultural city, with a large rural community in the county and Rutland. There are many cultural attractions in the city centre with theatres, bars, Highcross shopping centre. Just out on the edge of the city Fosse park offers a large shopping centre with free car parking and public transport links just off the motorway. Leicester is in a central location for travel all around the country with good rail and motorway networks.
To all International Applicants, we will be releasing an advert specifically for International Midwives. This will be advertised in due course.
Main duties of the job
With a birth rate around 9700, our service is one of the largest and most culturally diverse in the country with a wide range of complexities and specialist services to guarantee opportunities to gain excellent experience.
We have a level 3 tertiary Neonatal service and host the East Midlands congenital heart service therefore, we are highly skilled at managing complex referrals from other services.
Leicester maternity services provide safe, high quality care and encourage innovation and development from all staff. We pride ourselves on staff engagement and actively encourage a safe working environment where staff feel safe to speak up and raise concerns.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5
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To consolidate the theory and practice acquired duringmidwifery training.
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To maintain a high standard of midwifery care at all times.
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To acquire additional competencies to fulfil the role of amidwife providing total care to women in preparation for band6 role working in a continuity care model.
Band 6
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To deliver total care to mother and babies within the hospital and community environment as required to meet the expectations of Better Births and Continuity of Carer.
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To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of evidence based midwifery care at all times.
- To provide support both educationally and clinically to students and colleagues.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5
-
To consolidate the theory and practice acquired duringmidwifery training.
-
To maintain a high standard of midwifery care at all times.
-
To acquire additional competencies to fulfil the role of amidwife providing total care to women in preparation for band6 role working in a continuity care model.
Band 6
-
To deliver total care to mother and babies within the hospital and community environment as required to meet the expectations of Better Births and Continuity of Carer.
-
To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of evidence based midwifery care at all times.
- To provide support both educationally and clinically to students and colleagues.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust values and behaiours
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC Pin number
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of developments in specialist fields e.g. Midwifery
Desirable
- Research Audit awareness
- Recent relevant clinical experience e.g. perineal suturing
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to work on own initiative/ability to manage own time
Desirable
- Evidence of range of communication skills
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Enthusiasitic and motivated
- Assertive and competent
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust values and behaiours
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC Pin number
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of developments in specialist fields e.g. Midwifery
Desirable
- Research Audit awareness
- Recent relevant clinical experience e.g. perineal suturing
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to work on own initiative/ability to manage own time
Desirable
- Evidence of range of communication skills
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Enthusiasitic and motivated
- Assertive and competent
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
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).
