Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
1. Assessing the needs of women, partners, families, and carers.
2. Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based midwifery care.
3. Providing full antenatal care, including parenting classes, clinical examinations, andscreening.
4. Identifying high-risk pregnancies.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England'slargest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoybetter career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-lifebalance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so thatyou can take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources andbuild paid annual leave.
Opportunity &Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you theflexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Midwife
Trust : West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location : Hemel Hemsptead, St Albans, Watford
Pay Rates: £ to £ per hour
About the Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally and recover more quickly. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside but with good road and rail links to both London and Cambridge, as well as comprehensive bus services across the main towns (Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans and Watford).
Why might this job interest you?
Being a midwife in the NHS is a profoundly rewarding career that revolves around providing essential care and support to expectant mothers and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Midwives build strong relationships with women and their families, guiding them through the journey of pregnancy with empathy and compassion. The flexibility in scheduling enables midwives to manage their work-life balance effectively, ensuring they can deliver high-quality, personalised care while meeting their own needs and commitments. Being a midwife is not just a profession but a calling to make a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and babies, fostering health and well-being from the very beginning.
What you can add:
5. Assessing the needs of women, partners, families, and carers
6. Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based midwifery care
7. Providing full antenatal care, including parenting classes, clinical examinations and screening
8. Identifying high-risk pregnancies
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above
What you'll need:
9. A minimum of 12 months paid experience as a Midwife within the last 2 years
10. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills
The benefits we can offer you in return:
11. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
12. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
13. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
14. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
15. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
16. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
17. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
18. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
19. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
20. In addition to experience, all Registered Midwife roles will be required to provide evidence of
21. Statement of NMC Registration
22. Degree /Diploma in Nursing
23. Copy of Neonatal Rhesus and CTG training certificates
Experience
Essential
24. A minimum of 12 months paid experience as a Midwife within the last 2 years.
25. In addition to experience, all Registered Midwife roles will be required to provide evidence of
26. Statement of NMC Registration
27. Degree /Diploma in Nursing
28. Copy of Neonatal Rhesus and CTG training certificates