An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Midwives to join the Maternity Services of Swansea Bay University Health Board as Band 6 Midwife.
The successful applicant must have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Midwifery practice and will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Mae cyfle newydd cyffrous wedi codi ar gyfer Bydwragedd cofrestredig i ymuno 'r Gwasanaethau Mamolaeth Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe fel Bydwraig Band 6.
Bydd angen i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus y wybodaeth a phrofiad o bob agwedd o ymarfer Bydwreigiaeth a bydd disgwyl i ddarparu gofal cefnogol i fenywod trwy gydol pob cam o feichiogrwydd.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth either within a geographical area or the hospital setting.
Ensuring women have access to midwifery support, expertise and advice on a 24-hour basis. The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward or equivalent sphere of midwifery.
The post holder will maintain active NMC registration meeting all revalidation requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Appropriate registration with NMC
* Educated to degree level
* Completion of the new Midwives competency programme - if applicable
* Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential
* Experience of clinical practice
* Experience of teaching and supporting others
* Ability to work alone or part of a team
* Knowledge and understanding of current maternity service issues
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
* Effective communication skills
* Demonstrate diplomacy, empathy and neutrality
* Ability to utilise knowledge of senior staff & the clinical supervisors for midwives
* Ability to practice and contribute to evidence based care
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to motivate and promote team working
* Open and approachable
* High level of personal integrity
* Flexible approach and ability to work in either unit of the Health Board and in working patterns
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
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