Midwife (Band 6) - Maternity - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Midwife to join a dedicated maternity team, focusing on Complex Care Needs. This innovative role emphasizes continuity of care for women during antenatal and postnatal periods, addressing health inequalities for diverse cohorts, including young mothers and those with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for women's rights, and ensure informed decision-making in care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to staff development and inclusive practices, making a meaningful impact on community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration experience required.
• Experience in community midwifery is essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competence in providing midwifery care.
• Act as an advocate for women and birthing people.
• Ensure accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Midwifery Care

Advocacy

Community Midwifery

Prioritization

Education

Registered Midwife with active UK NMC PIN

Degree level study in health related subject

Driving licence with access to a vehicle

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke / County- community midwifery Town Stoke on trent Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

Midwife- Complex Care

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwife with an interest in Complex Care Needs to join the maternity team at UHNM. This is new and innovative role that will allow the Midwife to provide continuity of carer for women and birthing people during the antenatal and postnatal period.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to address and reduce health inequalities for a cohort of women that includes, but not limited to, care of young people under 16 years, those birthing people seeking asylum and also people with a Learning Disability.

We are looking for someone to be an advocate for this cohort of women and birthing people and to have a genuine passion for improving outcomes.

Main duties of the job

· Maintain competence in providing midwifery care.

· Promote normality in childbirth, taking account of the woman’s individual needs and risk factors, escalating any deviations from the normal.

· Ensure women and their partners are provided with the information necessary for them to make informed decisions about their care.

· Act as an advocate for women and birthing people.

· Ensure practice meets the requirements of a practising midwife in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s Midwives Rules & Standards & Code of Professional Conduct.

· Ensure practice and conduct is guided by Trust policies and guidelines.

· Ensure all records and documentation including any electronic records, are accurate, legible and completed in a timely manner.

· Take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care both according to unit policies and research in a hospital or community setting

· Provide appropriate counselling and able to cope with highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Guide and support junior staff in this situation.

· Participate in the Trust on call rota

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Please contact Mandy Stenson for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

Person specification

Qualification

• Registered Midwife with active UK NMC PIN
• Degree level study in health related subject
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle

Knowledge and skills

• 3 years post registration experience
• Able to prioritise workload
• Community midwifery experience
• Special area of interest

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.