Newly Qualified Rotational Midwife

Transformationunitgm; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nuneaton seeks a Newly Qualified Rotational Midwife. The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on high-quality care and professional development. Candidates will provide ante-natal, post-natal, and intrapartum care, ensuring personalized support for women and families. Benefits include flexible working, extensive training resources, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

On-site nursery

Subsidized restaurant

Tranquil garden

Parking

Qualifications

• Current evidence-based midwifery skills required.
• Experience in presentations and team working.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, integrated midwifery care.
• Advocating for women and ensuring high standards of care.
• Monitoring conditions and interpreting observations.

Skills

Effective communicator

Leadership skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Registered Midwife

Masters Qualification

Job description

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, established in 1948, offers a broad spectrum of services including elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic, and therapeutic care to a population of over 350,000 residents.

The Trust's main hub is situated on the outskirts of Nuneaton, serving a large area that includes north Warwickshire, south-west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. Additionally, primary and community services are provided across Coventry, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire.

Our vision is 'to EXCEL at patient care'. If you believe you have the qualities to contribute to this goal, we invite you to join #TeamEliot.

Note: We encourage applications from women and people of colour, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience aligns with our values but not all the qualifications, please apply or contact the Recruiting Manager for further discussion.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community as a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organization, welcoming applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of service personnel.

Job overview

Position: Newly Qualified Rotational Midwife

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, shift work (part-time and flexible working considered)

Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

Interview Date: 2nd June 2025

Note: The position may close early due to high application volume; early application is advised. All correspondence will be sent via email; please check your spam/junk folders.

We are a friendly and supportive environment. Bring your passion, commitment, and expertise to make a difference daily.

Applications from the Armed Forces Community are welcome. Contact us for more information.

We are interested in hearing from student midwives qualifying in 2025 and Band 5 midwives eager to participate in our future plans within Maternity.

Note: International candidates without complete NMC registration are not currently being recruited due to time constraints.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Clinical Practice: The successful candidate will undergo a preceptorship program to support their transition from a Band 5 to Band 6 midwife.

Main duties of the job

We provide personalized care for women, babies, and families, ensuring a first-class service. Benefits include a dynamic management team, response to national initiatives, preceptorship support, named professional midwifery advocate, ongoing professional development, and rotation across all service areas.

If interested, we would love to hear from both newly qualified and experienced midwives interested in our maternity services.

The role involves providing ante-natal, post-natal, and intrapartum care, rotating through various areas, including Continuity of Carer and Community, supported by the workforce team and wider maternity unit. Additional support is available from our team of PMAs.

Working for our organization

Our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ is central. We are committed to high-quality, safe, and responsive health services delivered by compassionate staff sharing our values: Excellence and safety, Challenge and support, Respect and dignity, Local health that inspires confidence.

Benefits include on-site nursery, minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working, extensive training resources, leave transfer options, subsidized restaurant, tranquil garden, and parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post involves delivering high-quality, integrated midwifery care in hospital and community settings, supporting women and families throughout pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods. Responsibilities include:

• Advocating for women and ensuring high standards of care
• Assessing needs and planning, implementing, evaluating care with the woman and family
• Accurately recording observations and care plans
• Monitoring conditions, interpreting observations, and referring as needed
• Maintaining confidentiality and flexible care approaches
• Managing medicines according to policy and undertaking relevant clinical skills

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Effective communicator with leadership skills
• Ability to take charge in the absence of manager
• Current evidence-based midwifery skills
• Awareness of audit and policy importance
• Basic IT skills

Qualification and Professional Training

• Registered Midwife or due to qualify in 2024
• Masters Qualification

Personal Qualities

• Leadership and management experience
• Tact and diplomacy
• Experience in presentations and team working
• Flexible approach

Note: The application process involves a third-party system (TRAC). Please be aware that tracking your application via NHS Jobs is not possible, and all data will be transferred to TRAC for assessment and employment purposes.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, requiring relevant checks and disclosures. We support health initiatives including smoking cessation and promote diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace culture, aligned with our core values and behaviors.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related regulations, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.