Job summary Internal HDFT Applicants Only The purpose of this post is to train Registered Adult nurses in Midwifery practice. The intensive training nature of the post requires the post holder to work under supervision across all areas of maternity care, contributing to the delivery of care to women and their babies whilst developing knowledge, skills and competence to attain an MSc Midwifery qualification and Midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Main duties of the job To communicate effectively with women and birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages under the supervision of the Registered Midwife (Practice Supervisor/Assessor). To role model the trust values, including compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Training Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1795R-A Job locations Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to complete all aspects of clinical and theoretical work required to achieve the academic and clinical competencies required to register with the NMC as a Midwife. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to complete all aspects of clinical and theoretical work required to achieve the academic and clinical competencies required to register with the NMC as a Midwife. Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Registered Adult Nurse with Post Reg Experience A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education Communication Skills Genuine Interest in Midwifery Desirable Knowledge of Midwifery Issues Mentorship Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Registered Adult Nurse with Post Reg Experience A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education Communication Skills Genuine Interest in Midwifery Desirable Knowledge of Midwifery Issues Mentorship 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)