Job summary Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Pre-Term Birth Midwife 0.6 WTE (12 month fixed term contract) to play a leading role in the development of care and management of women at increased risk of preterm birth. You will work closely with our Lead Consultant and maternity team to ensure high-quality, safe midwifery care during the antenatal and postnatal period. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust supports approximately 5,400 births per year, serving the populations of Wakefield district and North Kirklees. We provide antenatal clinics across three hospital sites and offer various birthing options, including: Home birth Freestanding birth centre at Dewsbury District Hospital Alongside birth centre and consultant-led delivery suite in Wakefield What We Offer: Excellent training programs. Flexible working opportunities as part of the Flex for the Future initiative. A dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. Access to support from our dedicated Professional Midwifery Advocacy team. Inclusive career development and progression opportunities within the Trust. How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing excellent midwifery care and want to join our team, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact: Maternity Matron Ann-Marie Orr Email: A.orr2nhs.net Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: The successful applicant will have specialist knowledge and skills to support women at increased risk of preterm birth throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care continuum. They will work autonomously within professional guidelines to deliver holistic, individualised care. Demonstrate strong clinical management and leadership skills which support the Midwifery, MDT and maternity service as a whole You will lead and embed the British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) Perinatal Optimisation Pathway to help improve preterm outcomes. You will develop and monitor evidence-based practice ensuring a robust professional approach to service development You will act as an expert and a role model in the field of preterm birth and provide clinical and professional leadership within the Maternity service. This role will have key specialist clinical, training, practice development and strategic responsibilities. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-FCS5071 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities To have specialist knowledge and skills to support women at increased risk of preterm birth throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care continuum. Demonstrate strong clinical management and leadership skills which support the Midwifery, MDT and maternity service as a whole. Lead and develop services working alongside a nominated preterm specialist multidisciplinary team ensuring consistency and continuity of care for women at increased risk of preterm birth. Lead and embed the BAPM Perinatal Optimisation Pathway to help improve preterm outcomes. To have in depth knowledge of current local, regional and national agendas in relation to reducing preterm birth, contributing positively to the ongoing research, and continuous development of preterm birth pathways in order to continue to progress the service. To have an in depth understanding of key reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to preterm birth such as implementation of Saving Babies Lives, and the Department of Healths Safer Maternity Care report. Have an awareness of how such reports should inform clinical practice. To commit to continuing to develop and enhance their own clinical skills including completing additional training as determined by the needs of the service. To show compassionate behaviour towards women and their families, ensuring equality and diversity differences are respected and women and their family are enabled to be partners in their own care. To develop and maintain positive working relationships with other professionals both within our organisation and externally, ensuring robust communication pathways between Trusts and organisations such as EMBRACE for emergency in-utero and neonatal transfers. To have a clear knowledge of the Trusts clinical governance strategy and clinical risk management conducting regular audit and evaluation of the service and participating in the investigation of incidents, accidents and complaints as required in accordance with the Trusts policies. To promote effective communication within the Directorate through liaison with appropriate departments, staff groups and meetings. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times. Provide expert advice and act as resource for other midwives and the wider professional team. Support clinically where required across all areas, whilst gaining any understanding of the needs of women who experience preterm birth. Enable colleagues to develop the necessary skills to support women experiencing threatened or confirmed preterm birth, or with recognised risk factors. Ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current evidence and is appropriate for each individual woman. Identify, participate in and facilitate research and audit. Have acquired or be prepared to extend skills relevant to preterm birth. As a lead midwife have responsibility for service development and quality improvement within the service and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop plans that meet targets set by Government initiatives. Write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. To support the Trust maternity services programmes to meet its statutory requirements and objectives in terms of Clinical Governance (CQC standards, Risk Management, clinical risk). Fulfils the role of supervisor to the student midwives and nurses by teaching, assessing and evaluating their progress. Participates in induction programmes for new staff to the unit. Represent the service at local, regional and national meetings and conferences. Be aware of own professional limitations and seek guidance if required. To have expert knowledge of preterm pregnancy management options including the pros and cons of prophylactic vaginal progesterone or cervical cerclage procedures, services and support. To be confident in communicating with professionals at all levels in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary care settings. Able to have supportive, complex and sensitive multidisciplinary discussions relating to neonatal care of preterm babies including location of care and explanation of the immediate complications which can result from a baby being born pre-term. Be responsible for the data collection, audit and evaluation of the service, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting mechanisms such as governance meetings and CQC reporting. Job description Job responsibilities To have specialist knowledge and skills to support women at increased risk of preterm birth throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care continuum. Demonstrate strong clinical management and leadership skills which support the Midwifery, MDT and maternity service as a whole. Lead and develop services working alongside a nominated preterm specialist multidisciplinary team ensuring consistency and continuity of care for women at increased risk of preterm birth. Lead and embed the BAPM Perinatal Optimisation Pathway to help improve preterm outcomes. To have in depth knowledge of current local, regional and national agendas in relation to reducing preterm birth, contributing positively to the ongoing research, and continuous development of preterm birth pathways in order to continue to progress the service. To have an in depth understanding of key reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to preterm birth such as implementation of Saving Babies Lives, and the Department of Healths Safer Maternity Care report. Have an awareness of how such reports should inform clinical practice. To commit to continuing to develop and enhance their own clinical skills including completing additional training as determined by the needs of the service. To show compassionate behaviour towards women and their families, ensuring equality and diversity differences are respected and women and their family are enabled to be partners in their own care. To develop and maintain positive working relationships with other professionals both within our organisation and externally, ensuring robust communication pathways between Trusts and organisations such as EMBRACE for emergency in-utero and neonatal transfers. To have a clear knowledge of the Trusts clinical governance strategy and clinical risk management conducting regular audit and evaluation of the service and participating in the investigation of incidents, accidents and complaints as required in accordance with the Trusts policies. To promote effective communication within the Directorate through liaison with appropriate departments, staff groups and meetings. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times. Provide expert advice and act as resource for other midwives and the wider professional team. Support clinically where required across all areas, whilst gaining any understanding of the needs of women who experience preterm birth. Enable colleagues to develop the necessary skills to support women experiencing threatened or confirmed preterm birth, or with recognised risk factors. Ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current evidence and is appropriate for each individual woman. Identify, participate in and facilitate research and audit. Have acquired or be prepared to extend skills relevant to preterm birth. As a lead midwife have responsibility for service development and quality improvement within the service and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop plans that meet targets set by Government initiatives. Write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. To support the Trust maternity services programmes to meet its statutory requirements and objectives in terms of Clinical Governance (CQC standards, Risk Management, clinical risk). Fulfils the role of supervisor to the student midwives and nurses by teaching, assessing and evaluating their progress. Participates in induction programmes for new staff to the unit. Represent the service at local, regional and national meetings and conferences. Be aware of own professional limitations and seek guidance if required. To have expert knowledge of preterm pregnancy management options including the pros and cons of prophylactic vaginal progesterone or cervical cerclage procedures, services and support. To be confident in communicating with professionals at all levels in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary care settings. Able to have supportive, complex and sensitive multidisciplinary discussions relating to neonatal care of preterm babies including location of care and explanation of the immediate complications which can result from a baby being born pre-term. Be responsible for the data collection, audit and evaluation of the service, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting mechanisms such as governance meetings and CQC reporting. Person Specification Other Essential Required to participate in on call rota for specialist midwives to support the acute service in times of high acuity. Able to travel between hospital sites as required Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife and eligible to practice. BSC in Midwifery. Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills Desirable Leadership/ management qualification. Working towards masters level in an appropriate subject. Ultrasound and clinical skills management of pregnancies at high risk of preterm birth. Recognised teaching qualification Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with distressing circumstances. Able to demonstrate motivation to maintain professional development and motivate others. Able to demonstrate flexible innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients. Able to demonstrate a positive approach to change. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of change management including monitoring progress against targets. Monitoring progress against agreed personal targets. Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure. Always puts patients first and committed to improving patient care. Strong interpersonal skills. Practical problem-solving ability. Persuasive and influencing skills. Able to grasp concepts and understand their wider significance. Able to make judgements about highly complex and sometimes conflicting facts or situations Positive and enthusiastic. Can act on own initiative. Flexible approach to work. Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances. Evidence of a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development. Clinical skills when undertaking clinical work Knowledge and Awareness Essential Good understanding of the current and emerging NHS maternity transformation programme and key national Midwifery drivers. Understanding of regulatory processes around Midwifery Understanding of clinical governance and the importance of the identification, management and monitoring of risk processes Awareness of own limitations and when to seek advice, guidance and support Desirable In depth specialist knowledge of preterm birth. Skills and Abilities Essential Leadership & management skills. Conflict management skills. Competent in IT & able to produce detailed and accurate reports. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work both independently and autonomously as well as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Teaching/assessing skills. Ability to produce high quality reports for use internally and externally to the Trust. Ability to develop policies and guidelines. Presentation skills. Ability to motivate self and others. Flexible to the needs of a changing service. Ability to independently manage own workload to meet the needs of the service. Evidence of leading and facilitating change Excellent full range of communication skills with a range of people and organisations Presentation skills. Ability to motivate self and others. Flexible to the needs of a changing service. Ability to independently manage own workload to meet the needs of the service. Evidence of leading and facilitating change Desirable To have participated in audit/research and development programmes Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Midwifery care for women and their babies. Manage own caseload including ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Experience of teaching/ presenting Sound knowledge of recent Government/Professional documents with awareness of implications to service provision relating to preterm birth. Ability to work within acute and primary health care settings. Experience of acting as a mentor to both qualified midwives and students encouraging evidence-based practice. Influencing change in practice Desirable To have developed/worked alongside local and national networks. Person Specification Other Essential Required to participate in on call rota for specialist midwives to support the acute service in times of high acuity. Able to travel between hospital sites as required Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife and eligible to practice. BSC in Midwifery. Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills Desirable Leadership/ management qualification. Working towards masters level in an appropriate subject. Ultrasound and clinical skills management of pregnancies at high risk of preterm birth. Recognised teaching qualification Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with distressing circumstances. Able to demonstrate motivation to maintain professional development and motivate others. Able to demonstrate flexible innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients. Able to demonstrate a positive approach to change. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of change management including monitoring progress against targets. Monitoring progress against agreed personal targets. Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure. Always puts patients first and committed to improving patient care. Strong interpersonal skills. Practical problem-solving ability. Persuasive and influencing skills. Able to grasp concepts and understand their wider significance. Able to make judgements about highly complex and sometimes conflicting facts or situations Positive and enthusiastic. Can act on own initiative. Flexible approach to work. Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances. Evidence of a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development. Clinical skills when undertaking clinical work Knowledge and Awareness Essential Good understanding of the current and emerging NHS maternity transformation programme and key national Midwifery drivers. Understanding of regulatory processes around Midwifery Understanding of clinical governance and the importance of the identification, management and monitoring of risk processes Awareness of own limitations and when to seek advice, guidance and support Desirable In depth specialist knowledge of preterm birth. Skills and Abilities Essential Leadership & management skills. Conflict management skills. Competent in IT & able to produce detailed and accurate reports. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work both independently and autonomously as well as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Teaching/assessing skills. Ability to produce high quality reports for use internally and externally to the Trust. Ability to develop policies and guidelines. Presentation skills. Ability to motivate self and others. Flexible to the needs of a changing service. Ability to independently manage own workload to meet the needs of the service. Evidence of leading and facilitating change Excellent full range of communication skills with a range of people and organisations Presentation skills. Ability to motivate self and others. Flexible to the needs of a changing service. Ability to independently manage own workload to meet the needs of the service. Evidence of leading and facilitating change Desirable To have participated in audit/research and development programmes Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Midwifery care for women and their babies. Manage own caseload including ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Experience of teaching/ presenting Sound knowledge of recent Government/Professional documents with awareness of implications to service provision relating to preterm birth. Ability to work within acute and primary health care settings. Experience of acting as a mentor to both qualified midwives and students encouraging evidence-based practice. Influencing change in practice Desirable To have developed/worked alongside local and national networks. 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 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). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)