Midwife

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for midwives who currently hold a live NMC PIN to join our Maternity Department as a Band 5 rotational Midwife.

The trustprovides maternity services for the City of Leeds and beyond - an area with awidely diverse demographic and population.

Wehave a proven history of investing in further training and development for ourstaff. We support, nurture and guide them in reaching their full potential,expanding and increasing their skill sets, thereby enabling the provision ofthe very best possible care to our women and their families. Our developmentalprogrammes/opportunities are widely recognised and highly regarded. As a trustour vision is to be the best in specialist and integrated care and we want tobe the best place to work. We strive to be patient centred, fair,collaborative, accountable and empowered. This is The Leeds Way.

Forfurther information please do not hesitate to contact Julie Holmes or SarahHarrington - Midwifery Matrons on 0113 206 5169.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of women centred carein accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Actas a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision. Establishes effectivemulti-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet theneeds of the patients. Act as a role model for the development of clinicalskills and knowledge within the department team. Maintain a safe workingenvironment. Support the Senior Midwife in setting and monitoring standards andseek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care,including national standards. Promote evidence based practice. Participate inthe audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promotingquality care. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ofmidwifery care for women and their babies, ensuring written records are kept toNMC standards.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospital Maternity Services support the birth of approximately 9000babies per year. We are a tertiary unit with the largest Fetal Medicine Unit inthe North. We also have a Quaternary Paediatric and Cardiac Surgery unit thelargest Congenital Cardiac Service in the North of England and we arespecialists in Prematurity Prevention for Y&H.

OurVision and purpose.

Weprovide outstanding Maternity care. We put women and families at the centre ofeverything we do

OurPriorities

Tobe recognised as a leading provider of outstanding Women's healthcare.

Towork collaboratively with our partners in local and regional networks,providing patient-centred care via effective integrated systems.

Weprioritise the wellbeing of our teams and make sure they have the resources,training and encouragement they need to be excellent.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-631

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job responsibilities

JobTitle: Midwife(Rotational)

ReportsTo: SeniorMidwife (Sister)

AccountableTo: Matron

Band: 5

Unit/Department: maternity

Location: LGI/St James's

JOBPURPOSE

Toprovide midwifery care in whichever setting the woman or baby requirescare. This will include hospital, healthcentres, childrens centres and womens homes.To be responsible for theassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care inthe antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. To carry out all relevant forms of care withminimal supervision.

Toregularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Midwife(Sister). To participate in the in-service training andpreceptorship/mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.

JOBDIMENSIONS

Thematernity unit has approximately 8,500 births a year. LTHT is a tertiaryreferral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital thatimpact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatalcardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit.

Thepost holder will work within the hospital environment caring for women andtheir babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area.

S/heparticipates in rotation throughout the maternity service and covers both day /night shifts and on call as required by service need.

Themidwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on anindividual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingcare. Is aware of the anxieties of womenand their families and the support they may need.

S/hecarries out midwifery care to the highest possible standard according to agreedpolicies and procedures, as well as the NMC Standards.

Themidwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of acomplication or change in the mother's or baby's condition.

Sheensures effective communication with health care professionals and otherpersonnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smoothrunning of the ward/area.

Reportson the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift.

Isprepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based inorder to meet the requirements of the service.

Maintainsthe supply and custody of drugs/medicines etc including keeping agreedregister. Ensures that measuring,administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out inaccordance with the rules of the NMC and according to Trust policy.

Please refer to attached document for full descriptionand personal specification.

Job responsibilities

JobTitle: Midwife(Rotational)

ReportsTo: SeniorMidwife (Sister)

AccountableTo: Matron

Band: 5

Unit/Department: maternity

Location: LGI/St James's

JOBPURPOSE

Toprovide midwifery care in whichever setting the woman or baby requirescare. This will include hospital, healthcentres, childrens centres and womens homes.To be responsible for theassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care inthe antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. To carry out all relevant forms of care withminimal supervision.

Toregularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Midwife(Sister). To participate in the in-service training andpreceptorship/mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.

JOBDIMENSIONS

Thematernity unit has approximately 8,500 births a year. LTHT is a tertiaryreferral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital thatimpact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatalcardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit.

Thepost holder will work within the hospital environment caring for women andtheir babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area.

S/heparticipates in rotation throughout the maternity service and covers both day /night shifts and on call as required by service need.

Themidwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on anindividual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingcare. Is aware of the anxieties of womenand their families and the support they may need.

S/hecarries out midwifery care to the highest possible standard according to agreedpolicies and procedures, as well as the NMC Standards.

Themidwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of acomplication or change in the mother's or baby's condition.

Sheensures effective communication with health care professionals and otherpersonnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smoothrunning of the ward/area.

Reportson the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift.

Isprepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based inorder to meet the requirements of the service.

Maintainsthe supply and custody of drugs/medicines etc including keeping agreedregister. Ensures that measuring,administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out inaccordance with the rules of the NMC and according to Trust policy.

Please refer to attached document for full descriptionand personal specification.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

• Capable of lateral thinking.
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members

Experience

• Midwifery training.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Knowledge of speciality
• Current issues in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Registered Midwife.
• Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Additional Requirements

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post

Job summary

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for midwives who currently hold a live NMC PIN to join our Maternity Department as a Band 5 rotational Midwife.

The trustprovides maternity services for the City of Leeds and beyond - an area with awidely diverse demographic and population.

Wehave a proven history of investing in further training and development for ourstaff. We support, nurture and guide them in reaching their full potential,expanding and increasing their skill sets, thereby enabling the provision ofthe very best possible care to our women and their families. Our developmentalprogrammes/opportunities are widely recognised and highly regarded. As a trustour vision is to be the best in specialist and integrated care and we want tobe the best place to work. We strive to be patient centred, fair,collaborative, accountable and empowered. This is The Leeds Way.

Forfurther information please do not hesitate to contact Julie Holmes or SarahHarrington - Midwifery Matrons on 0113 206 5169.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of women centred carein accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Actas a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision. Establishes effectivemulti-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet theneeds of the patients. Act as a role model for the development of clinicalskills and knowledge within the department team. Maintain a safe workingenvironment. Support the Senior Midwife in setting and monitoring standards andseek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care,including national standards. Promote evidence based practice. Participate inthe audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promotingquality care. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ofmidwifery care for women and their babies, ensuring written records are kept toNMC standards.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospital Maternity Services support the birth of approximately 9000babies per year. We are a tertiary unit with the largest Fetal Medicine Unit inthe North. We also have a Quaternary Paediatric and Cardiac Surgery unit thelargest Congenital Cardiac Service in the North of England and we arespecialists in Prematurity Prevention for Y&H.

OurVision and purpose.

Weprovide outstanding Maternity care. We put women and families at the centre ofeverything we do

OurPriorities

Tobe recognised as a leading provider of outstanding Women's healthcare.

Towork collaboratively with our partners in local and regional networks,providing patient-centred care via effective integrated systems.

Weprioritise the wellbeing of our teams and make sure they have the resources,training and encouragement they need to be excellent.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-631

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

JobTitle: Midwife(Rotational)

ReportsTo: SeniorMidwife (Sister)

AccountableTo: Matron

Band: 5

Unit/Department: maternity

Location: LGI/St James's

JOBPURPOSE

Toprovide midwifery care in whichever setting the woman or baby requirescare. This will include hospital, healthcentres, childrens centres and womens homes.To be responsible for theassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care inthe antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. To carry out all relevant forms of care withminimal supervision.

Toregularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Midwife(Sister). To participate in the in-service training andpreceptorship/mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.

JOBDIMENSIONS

Thematernity unit has approximately 8,500 births a year. LTHT is a tertiaryreferral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital thatimpact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatalcardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit.

Thepost holder will work within the hospital environment caring for women andtheir babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area.

S/heparticipates in rotation throughout the maternity service and covers both day /night shifts and on call as required by service need.

Themidwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on anindividual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingcare. Is aware of the anxieties of womenand their families and the support they may need.

S/hecarries out midwifery care to the highest possible standard according to agreedpolicies and procedures, as well as the NMC Standards.

Themidwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of acomplication or change in the mother's or baby's condition.

Sheensures effective communication with health care professionals and otherpersonnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smoothrunning of the ward/area.

Reportson the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift.

Isprepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based inorder to meet the requirements of the service.

Maintainsthe supply and custody of drugs/medicines etc including keeping agreedregister. Ensures that measuring,administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out inaccordance with the rules of the NMC and according to Trust policy.

Please refer to attached document for full descriptionand personal specification.

Job responsibilities

JobTitle: Midwife(Rotational)

ReportsTo: SeniorMidwife (Sister)

AccountableTo: Matron

Band: 5

Unit/Department: maternity

Location: LGI/St James's

JOBPURPOSE

Toprovide midwifery care in whichever setting the woman or baby requirescare. This will include hospital, healthcentres, childrens centres and womens homes.To be responsible for theassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care inthe antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. To carry out all relevant forms of care withminimal supervision.

Toregularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Midwife(Sister). To participate in the in-service training andpreceptorship/mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.

JOBDIMENSIONS

Thematernity unit has approximately 8,500 births a year. LTHT is a tertiaryreferral centre for both obstetrics and neonatology. Other specialities within the hospital thatimpact on maternity unit are feto-maternal medicine, adult and neonatalcardiology, neonatal surgery and a reproductive medicine unit.

Thepost holder will work within the hospital environment caring for women andtheir babies before, during and after pregnancy depending on the area.

S/heparticipates in rotation throughout the maternity service and covers both day /night shifts and on call as required by service need.

Themidwife maintains personal contact with women and meets their needs on anindividual basis by listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingcare. Is aware of the anxieties of womenand their families and the support they may need.

S/hecarries out midwifery care to the highest possible standard according to agreedpolicies and procedures, as well as the NMC Standards.

Themidwife ensures that the appropriate practitioner is informed promptly of acomplication or change in the mother's or baby's condition.

Sheensures effective communication with health care professionals and otherpersonnel to ensure continued care to the patient and assists in the smoothrunning of the ward/area.

Reportson the changes occurring in treatment and client needs during the shift.

Isprepared to work in areas of the midwifery service other than where based inorder to meet the requirements of the service.

Maintainsthe supply and custody of drugs/medicines etc including keeping agreedregister. Ensures that measuring,administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out inaccordance with the rules of the NMC and according to Trust policy.

Please refer to attached document for full descriptionand personal specification.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Capable of lateral thinking.
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
• IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Midwifery training.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Knowledge of speciality
• Current issues in healthcare.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Registered Midwife.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Capable of lateral thinking.
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
• IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Midwifery training.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Knowledge of speciality
• Current issues in healthcare.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Registered Midwife.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)