Job summary Please note this position is also open to newly qualified midwives. Permanent, fixed term and secondment contracts available. We are seeking Band 6 Midwife, who are committed to providing quality care to pregnant women and their families, to join our dedicated healthcare team at West Suffolk NHS Foundation trust, across both inpatient and outpatient areas. You will work as part of our friendly team, providing care to women in the West Suffolk area. The post holder will be expected to work across both inpatient and outpatient areas as part of an integrated midwifery role. Working in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care. It is anticipated that the post holder will have advanced skills in the management of intrapartum care and sufficient experience as would be necessary to underpin changing practice. The post holder will be expected to rotate throughout the Unit, including day/night duty, on call duties and weekend shifts as deemed necessary by the Head of Midwifery, to ensure competence in all areas of midwifery practice. You will be provided with an induction programme and full training to fulfil the role requirements. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to work across both inpatient and outpatient areas as part of an integrated midwifery role. working in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning, organising and directing activities to ensure optimum care is achieved and continued learning is created and maintained. The post holder will work where his/her caseload requires i.e. in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care. Be conversant with safeguarding children procedures. Participate in planning meetings, conferences and pre-birth assessment and give appropriate feedback. In liaison with the senior/lead midwives, ensure that midwifery practice is in keeping with current research findings and is appropriate for each individual woman for whom care is being provided. Work as a midwife, fulfilling the role as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6944361-W Job locations West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for further information Job summary: The post holder will be expected to provide the full remit of midwifery care, moving towards a model of caseload management. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning, organising and directing activities to ensure optimum care is achieved and continued learning is created and maintained. The post holder will work in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care on a rotational basis. The post holder is designated to take charge of all clinical areas in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for further information Job summary: The post holder will be expected to provide the full remit of midwifery care, moving towards a model of caseload management. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning, organising and directing activities to ensure optimum care is achieved and continued learning is created and maintained. The post holder will work in a variety of settings, which will include all antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community services, maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care on a rotational basis. The post holder is designated to take charge of all clinical areas in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Midwife/NQ awaiting registration Mentorship qualification Attendance of approved midwifery study days Desirable Degree in Midwifery Experience and knowledge Essential Worked in a variety of settings, utilising all midwifery skills. Previous experience of midwifery- led care. Evidence of multi-professional working Experience of supervising trained and untrained staff Desirable Experience in management of midwifery wards, department and of own caseload Flexible and able to adapt to staff and women's needs Experience of community working Skills and abilities Essential Practitioner in accordance with the NMC Code Ability to work as a team player or individually Good communication and interpersonal skills Teaching skills Able to demonstrate application of theory to practice Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in midwifery education and practice Experience of midwifery research and audit Proven leadership and organisational skills Able to deputise for senior/lead midwife in her absence Desirable Working knowledge of safeguarding children issues. Time management Project management Personal qualities Essential Motivated, approachable, credible Ability to demonstrate a research- based holistic approach to client's needs Ability to travel to rural locations to meet the needs of the role Desirable Research orientated Demonstrate ability to innovate Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Midwife/NQ awaiting registration Mentorship qualification Attendance of approved midwifery study days Desirable Degree in Midwifery Experience and knowledge Essential Worked in a variety of settings, utilising all midwifery skills. Previous experience of midwifery- led care. Evidence of multi-professional working Experience of supervising trained and untrained staff Desirable Experience in management of midwifery wards, department and of own caseload Flexible and able to adapt to staff and women's needs Experience of community working Skills and abilities Essential Practitioner in accordance with the NMC Code Ability to work as a team player or individually Good communication and interpersonal skills Teaching skills Able to demonstrate application of theory to practice Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in midwifery education and practice Experience of midwifery research and audit Proven leadership and organisational skills Able to deputise for senior/lead midwife in her absence Desirable Working knowledge of safeguarding children issues. Time management Project management Personal qualities Essential Motivated, approachable, credible Ability to demonstrate a research- based holistic approach to client's needs Ability to travel to rural locations to meet the needs of the role Desirable Research orientated Demonstrate ability to innovate 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)