Job summary
The UHNM have an opportunity for a non-rotational ward midwife (ward 205) that has arisen to recruit a midwife who has the dedication, commitment and passion to provide kind, safe and personalised midwifery care.
You will have the chance to work flexibly and create an emphasis on a positive work/life balance. If this is you we would like to hear from you.
Team working is an essential part of the role at the UHNM and superior communication skills are essential alongside versatility.
***Please note that international applications will only be accepted if you hold a full NMC PIN and are able to currently practice in the UK.***
Main duties of the job
We have permanent contracts for enthusiastic midwives to provide antenatal and postnatal care. You will be part of the midwifery team on the antenatal ward, which also incorporates a Transitional Care Unit. We also have postnatal patients on a regular basis. You will have the opportunity to work on the antenatal ward and Transitional Care Unit, providing a mixture of high risk antenatal care, as well as postnatal care to our service users.
You may also be asked to assist in other areas of the unit at times of escalation.
Please see the job description for further details.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to provide both high risk antenatal care and postnatal care to our service users. The ward also incorporates a Transitional Care Unit for up to 10 mothers and babies; as a Clincal Midwife, you will provide the postnatal care to the mother's of these babies.
Please see the job description for further details.
Person Specification
NMC
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Minimum of 12 months midwifery experience
Desirable
- NIPE Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Rotational Midwifery experience
Desirable
- Willing to understake further study
- Evidence of CPD
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG