Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 and 6 Midwives - Full or Part Time roles
(Please note, if you prefer working on a part-time basis you will receive a salary on a pro rata basis subject to hours offered)
......it's an exciting yet challenging time for the Maternity Services at GWH, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.
As part of this, we have a number of opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our fabulous team in all Maternity settings.
We have a fantastic package for newly qualified midwives and a dedicated Preceptorship Lead Midwife who provides invaluable support to guide you through.
We are looking for midwives who can demonstrate kindness and compassion and are passionate about providing gold standard care to the families who choose to birth with us.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. The midwifery care is provided both in hospital, Birth Centre, Day Assessment Unit, Maternity Triage, Transitional Care Unit, and community settings including the management of individual caseloads, clients, and/or ward areas.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job responsibilities
We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team. We are committed to providing high quality, family-centred care.
Are you a self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwife with excellent communication and interpersonal skills? If you are this midwife and would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us. Please apply today!
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on-call duty. The successful applicants will receive an orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a truly remarkable and rewarding career.
Here at GWH, we are proud to facilitate an average of 4000 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to boast a collocated birth centre, home birth service, Day Assessment, and Maternity Triage, so it really is an exciting time to come and work with us.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions.
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
* Registered Midwife
* Practising Midwife
* Maintained an up-to-date professional portfolio
* Training in management of obstetric emergencies
* Valid Driving Licence
* To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
Experience B6
* Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
* Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
* Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
* Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
* Registered Midwife
* Current NMC Registration
Experience B5
* Experience gained through training
* Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
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