Midwife

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Preceptorship programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Midwife to join the Maternity Unit. You will contribute to delivering high quality, evidence-based midwifery care and participate in a thorough Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified midwives with rotations through hospital and community services.

The maternity service covers care for pregnant women and families across the Harrogate area, with opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with NMC registration.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice to care.
• Strong communication with women, families and colleagues.
• Collaborative teamwork within multi-disciplinary units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to pregnant women and their families.
• Contribute to and rotate through hospital and community midwifery services.
• Engage in a supportive Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified midwives.

Skills

Midwifery

Evidence-based practice

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NMC registered Midwife

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Midwife to join Harrogate Maternity Unit.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery. We have a thorough and supportive Preceptorship Programme for Newly Qualified Midwives which includes a rotation through the whole service including Community Midwifery.

The maternity department is responsible for providing all care to pregnant women and support for their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum. The department includes hospital and community based midwifery services.

Maternity Services provide care to pregnant women from the Harrogate and surrounding area including women out of area who choose to birth at Harrogate.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We Have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laila Bouabidi Job title: Recruitment and Retention Midwife Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 559450