Job summary Join our dedicated team as a Band 6 Midwife and be part of a supportive environment that champions flexible team working. In this role, you will: Provide Comprehensive Care : Deliver care over a 24-hour period in the woman's chosen place of birth, covering all aspects of antenatal and postnatal care. Evidence-Based Practice : Apply your knowledge and skills to offer evidence-based midwifery care, meeting the diverse needs of women and their families. Quality Standards : Assist the senior midwife in monitoring and enhancing quality standards that impact care provision. Leadership Support : Step up to support the senior midwife and take on delegated responsibilities in their absence. Continuous Development : Maintain and develop your personal and professional knowledge and skills, ensuring the highest standards of client care. Keep an updated personal portfolio. Versatile Duties : Undertake any other duties that align with the nature of the role, responsibilities, and grade. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to grow in a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 214-W&C-6726246 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of professional development Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Experience of working in all clinical settings Understanding of cultural diversity Good understanding and experience with safeguarding policies and working with vulnerable families Qualification Essential Registered Midwife Diploma / Degree level or equivalen Further professional development Mentor / Teaching Qualification / equivalent Desirable NIPE trained Leadership course / equivalent NLS/ALS course PROMPT Training Skills Essential Significant post registration experience Desirable Lone working Time Management Champion role within midwifery practice Contractual Essential NMC registration Adherence to Trust policy and guidelines Ability to travel between sites To work flexibly to the requirements of the post Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of professional development Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Experience of working in all clinical settings Understanding of cultural diversity Good understanding and experience with safeguarding policies and working with vulnerable families Qualification Essential Registered Midwife Diploma / Degree level or equivalen Further professional development Mentor / Teaching Qualification / equivalent Desirable NIPE trained Leadership course / equivalent NLS/ALS course PROMPT Training Skills Essential Significant post registration experience Desirable Lone working Time Management Champion role within midwifery practice Contractual Essential NMC registration Adherence to Trust policy and guidelines Ability to travel between sites To work flexibly to the requirements of the post 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)