Band 6 Midwife

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated midwife to provide professional clinical care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal stages. The role involves autonomous practice and working in partnership with health professionals to ensure safe care standards. Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The organization offers comprehensive orientation and strong support for new employees, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation programme

Support for new members

Inclusive staff networks

Qualifications

• Must be an autonomous practitioner for midwifery care.
• Must ensure appropriate referrals to health professionals.
• Experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide clinical midwifery care.
• Ensure safe standards of care in partnership with health professionals.
• Participate in a comprehensive orientation programme.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Dynamic and professional

Job description

All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.,

• Be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for assessing, diagnosing and providing professional clinical midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages without referral to a medical practitioner.
• To ensure referral to the appropriate health professional and to work in partnership with that health professional to ensure safe standards of care.
  We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team. If you are a midwife who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us - please apply today!
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.