Job summary
The Fetal Medicine Unit at UCLH is a world class leader in its field. Our highly specialist department treats over 5000 patients a year involving 700 prenatal diagnostic procedures. UCLH is proud to be commissioned by the NHS to provide prenatal fetal surgery and has close links with specialists from Great Ormond Street, running regular joint clinics.
We are looking for a Band 6 Midwife to join our Fetal medicine unit. Our team provide high quality care that is safe, kind and meets individual needs. You will be a proactive and dynamic midwife who can function in a busy department. This role requires exceptional communication skills to help families navigate the challenges and choices that complicated pregnancies present.
Please note that assessment centre and interviews will be held at the end of June 2024, candidates should not expect to hear back about an interview offer until at least mid-June"
Main duties of the job
You will work seamlessly within the multi-disciplinary team and will have good attention to detail. As a clinical expert in Midwifery, you will be committed to improving quality, safety, and patient experience. No prior experience of fetal medicine is necessary, although a keen interest and awareness is.
We have a warm and welcoming Maternity team, new and well-equipped facilities, and above all our commitment to quality care and safety is absolute. You will work in a team of 8 midwives and one maternity support worker on a Monday-Friday basis.If you would like to join us as we build world class maternity services for the women who choose UCLH for their care, we would love to hear from you.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
- Must have completed a 12-months preceptorship programme
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Desirable
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- SSSA
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
Requirements
Essential
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
- Highly professional role model
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB