Midwife

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic midwives to join their award-winning Maternity Services in Cornwall. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality, individualized care during all stages of maternity, while also supporting a collaborative and innovative team environment. With a strong emphasis on staff development and quality improvement, you will engage in multidisciplinary training and have opportunities to excel in your practice. If you are a passionate midwife eager to contribute to a transformative maternity strategy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Ongoing Professional Development

Supportive Learning Environment

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with ongoing CPD and clinical competencies.
• Possession of or working towards a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualized care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods.
• Assume delegated responsibilities in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Skills

Clinical Midwifery Skills

Teaching and Training Abilities

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Quality Improvement

Education

Registered Midwife

Relevant Degree

Basic Life Support Certification

Newborn Life Support Certification

Tools

Phlebotomy

Epidural Top Up

Job description

Applications are open to student midwives who are expected to obtain their NMC PIN by 31.10.2025.

Our Maternity Services in Cornwall have recently received national recognition, which we are immensely proud of. As a result, we have strong executive support to advance our Maternity Transformation strategy. We are seeking enthusiastic midwives to join our team and support our vision.

We offer opportunities to gain experience across all areas of midwifery practice through our rotational posts. All team members participate in an innovative multidisciplinary training week, and we highly value staff development. There are many opportunities to engage in quality improvement initiatives; we listen to your ideas and support you in implementing them. Our collaborative and respectful management approach aims to help you excel, ensuring the best care for women and their families.

All interviews will be conducted face-to-face.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within the Midwifery Team, providing high-quality, individualized care during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods in a hospital setting. They will also assume delegated responsibilities for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Our program for newly qualified midwives (NQMs) is highly regarded and attracts excellent candidates. Support is provided by our Learning and Development Team, which includes a Practice Development Midwife, Clinical Skills Facilitators, a Fetal Monitoring Specialist Midwife, and a Professional Midwifery Advocate. Additionally, all NQMs are assigned a Preceptor and a Team Leader. A tailored Midwifery update week emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach and fosters our strong learning culture. Regular multidisciplinary simulation exercises are integrated into daily practice. We are committed to your ongoing development, offering various opportunities aligned with our "Being Brilliant" philosophy.

About us

Sustainability is core to the Trust's achievement of the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are encouraged and supported to adopt innovative practices within their areas of expertise.

Many staff work flexibly; please discuss your preferences at interview. While we cannot guarantee all requests, they will be considered and accommodated where possible for successful applicants.

Job responsibilities

NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please access the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an NHS employee, you must successfully complete:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification verification
• Employment history and references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Further information can be found at:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

Flexible working arrangements may be available; please discuss at interview.

Sponsorship may be available, but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Band 5/6

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD, demonstrating clinical competencies for Band 6
• Basic Life Support certification
• Possession of or working towards a relevant degree
• Assessing and mentoring qualification/B5 expectation
• Training in Alternative Therapies (or in training)
• Newborn Life Support certification
• NIPE certification

Experience

• Solid post-registration experience, including relevant clinical environments and successful completion of Midwifery Degree
• Teaching, supervision, and management experience for Band 6
• Experience in coordinating and managing patient care
• Participation in research and audit activities
• Experience with change management and problem-solving for Band 6
• Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies
• Excellent clinical midwifery skills
• Specialist skills relevant to the department (e.g., phlebotomy, perineal suturing, Epidural Top Up)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training, and preceptorship abilities
• Thorough knowledge of the department’s specialty
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles
• Knowledge of audit and research methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues
• Awareness of equality and diversity principles
• Understanding of current professional issues and the modernization agenda in nursing
• Skills in cannulation
• Knowledge of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £44,962 per year, pro-rata, depending on experience.