Core Midwife - Postnatal and Antenatal Ward

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 midwife to join their compassionate team for a 9-month fixed-term role. This position involves managing a busy maternity ward, ensuring high-quality care for antenatal and postnatal women, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The organization values compassion, openness, and excellence, offering a supportive induction and development opportunities. With a commitment to exceptional care and numerous staff benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in women's health.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounted Gym Memberships

Onsite Fitness Classes

Car Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 midwife with a focus on compassionate care.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of a 61-bed maternity ward and support staff.
• Collaborate with MDT teams to ensure patient safety and care.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Clinical Guidelines Implementation

Team Collaboration

Ward Management

Education

Registered Midwife Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, proactive, compassionate, and enthusiastic Band 6 midwife to join our core team on a 9-month fixed-term/secondment basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the general running of the ward, supporting Midwives, MCA/MSW, Receptionists, and Modern Housekeepers.
2. Oversee all women and staff on a 61-bed maternity ward caring for antenatal, postnatal women, and women undergoing induction of labour.
3. Work closely with other hospital departments, including PAU and Labour Ward, to maintain bed flow.
4. Collaborate with the MDT team, including obstetricians, neonatologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and audiologists.
5. Support staff with clinical guidelines and implement practice changes.
6. Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed and work with the safeguarding team to protect vulnerable women and babies.
7. Maintain stock levels, including medicines, and communicate regularly with Pharmacy.
8. Escalate concerns appropriately to managers, matron, or consultants.

Additional Information:

• Supportive induction will be provided for successful candidates.
• Interested candidates are welcome to have a shadow day to learn more about the role.
• For internal secondments, ensure you have your line manager's support before applying. Contact the Recruitment Team for questions.

Important Dates:

• Closing date for applications: 8 May 2025
• Interview date: 23 May 2025

Our organisation is committed to providing exceptional care, guided by our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network.
• Approximately 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations annually in 57 theatres.
• One of only 7 Trusts in the UK with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
• A research-active University Hospital with numerous clinical trials.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Steph Steel, Senior Midwife, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Siobhan Killeen, Tel: [phone]