Band 6 Hospital Midwife

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment consultancy is inviting applications for experienced Midwives to join a maternity service in Guernsey. This role emphasizes multi-disciplinary teamwork with a supportive environment and modern facilities for childbirth. Successful candidates will enjoy a higher-than-UK salary, generous bonuses, and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flat rate 20% income tax

£5,000 relocation payment

On-site staff accommodation

Qualifications

• At least two years' UK-based post-registration experience.
• Able to practice in all areas of the department.

Responsibilities

• Join the Hospital-based maternity service.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team as a Midwife.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered Midwife with NMC registration

Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Midwives to join the Hospital-based maternity service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. This is a consultant-led, team-midwifery system of care with a significant emphasis on multi-disciplinary working. The MDT comprises Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, Obstetricians, Sonographers, Paediatricians and Anaesthetists and the service is supported by a three-cot Neonatal Unit. There are three birthing rooms, a low-risk suite, water birth suite and a delivery suite for more complex deliveries requiring both Obstetrician and Midwife care. With around 500 births per year Guernsey has a birth rate of 9.7 per thousand population.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people in the wider community. Guernsey provides excellent Maternity care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Midwives recruited to a high standard.

Salary and Benefits

The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary
• A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter)
• A flat rate 20% income tax
• No Council tax or VAT
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• On-site Staff Accommodation
• A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
• A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive

Qualifications and Requirements

Person requirements:
Registered Midwife with full registration with the NMC.
At least two years' UK-based post-registration experience and able to practice in all areas of the department.
To have completed a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.
An adaptable worker with excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Midwives and Maternity staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Midwife role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.