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Midwife

PayCompetitive
LocationTelford/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9223-23-1032?language=en&page=1586&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We would like to invite you to join our passionate, motivated and friendly midwifery team in Shropshire, where commitment to providing high quality, family-centred care is our priority.

      You will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care and safety for women, pregnant people and families.

      Band 6 Midwife and Band 5 Preceptorship Midwife positions available.

      Main duties of the job

      It is an exciting time for our service and we would love you to join our team of Midwives and help us to shape our services to support women's choice in place of birth. We offer a comprehensive orientation package, covering all aspects of our service. You will have support from our excellent practice education team.

      We offer an excellent induction programme for all and full preceptorship programme for Band 5 Midwives.

      About us

      We have one main Consultant Unit which is a modern and well equipped facility, along-side a modern purpose built Midwife led unit based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. In total our birth numbers average 4,500 per year.

      We are currently working to transform our services in line with Better Births and wider National maternity ambitions to improve Maternity Services. We have a newly formed dynamic senior leadership team in place who are embracing and supporting maternity transformation.

      Date posted

      30 October 2023

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      Depending on experience per annum / pro rota

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      223-MDW-345

      Job locations

      The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

      Apley Castle

      Telford

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      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For full details of the role please refer to the relevant Job Description and Person Specification Midwife Band 5 and Band 6.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For full details of the role please refer to the relevant Job Description and Person Specification Midwife Band 5 and Band 6.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Midwife
      • Mentorship Qualification or relevant qualification (Band 6)
      • Evidence of continuous professional development

      Desirable

      • Examination of the Newborn or working towards (NIPE)
      • Leadership course (Band 6)
      • Management course (Band 6)

      Experience

      Essential

      • Newly qualified midwife or band 6 midwife with post registration experience
      • Extended role skills well developed
      • Commitment to completing or currently undertaking Band 5 Preceptor Programme (Band 5)

      Desirable

      • Experience within a variety of clinical specialities (Band 6)

      Knowledge and Skills

      Essential

      • A sound understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
      • Demonstrable clinical experience in relevant clinical role/ area (Band 6)
      • Good working knowledge of up-to-date IT software packages
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Midwife
      • Mentorship Qualification or relevant qualification (Band 6)
      • Evidence of continuous professional development

      Desirable

      • Examination of the Newborn or working towards (NIPE)
      • Leadership course (Band 6)
      • Management course (Band 6)

      Experience

      Essential

      • Newly qualified midwife or band 6 midwife with post registration experience
      • Extended role skills well developed
      • Commitment to completing or currently undertaking Band 5 Preceptor Programme (Band 5)

      Desirable

      • Experience within a variety of clinical specialities (Band 6)

      Knowledge and Skills

      Essential

      • A sound understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
      • Demonstrable clinical experience in relevant clinical role/ area (Band 6)
      • Good working knowledge of up-to-date IT software packages

      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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

      Address

      The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

      Apley Castle

      Telford

      TF16TF


      Employer's website

      http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

      Address

      The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

      Apley Castle

      Telford

      TF16TF


      Employer's website

      http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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