Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Midwife to join Harrogate Maternity Unit.
We are incredibly proud of our maternity service and feel that we offer a high level of support to our midwives. We have a high level of staff satisfaction and a small, friendly and welcoming team.
Harrogate is a high performing maternity unit and we are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery.
This post includes rotational opportunities throughout the maternity service including inpatient areas and community which will be discussed with candidates at interview. We actively support you to develop and enhance your skills in all aspects of midwifery. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of the national agenda within maternity and a clear commitment to helping the trust achieve this.
Main duties of the job
The maternity department is responsible for providing all care to pregnant women and support for their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum. The department includes hospital and community based midwifery services.
Maternity Services provide care to pregnant women from the Harrogate and surrounding area including women who choose to deliver at Harrogate from Leeds, York and Ilkley.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
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An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
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Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
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Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
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Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practitioner is expected to ensure that their own clinical practice and that of the other staff on each shift, within the area of practice is of a safe standard and in accordance with the unit policies.
For more information please see the job description attached.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Barker on 01423 559450 or [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Diploma/degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
- Provide evidence of personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Mentor preparation course.
- Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a registered Midwife
- Evidence of completion of a successful preceptorship package
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Broad Midwifery Experience
- Experience of working in a continuity of care model.
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX