Job summary Please note: A valid UK NMC PIN number is required for this post. Do you believe that providing compassionate care is at the heart of midwifery? Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity in one of the most picturesque parts of the country? Morecambe Bay Hospitals Trust offers the chance to work with the stunning Lake District on your doorstep, along with excellent transport links to major towns and cities across the North West and beyond. We are proud to offer a rotational preceptorship programme for newly qualified Band 5 midwives, as well as opportunities for experienced Band 6 rotational midwives to join our dynamic, forward-thinking, and professional team. Covering a wide geographical area that includes both rural and urban communities, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care. For Band 5 preceptorships and Band 6 roles, we strive to accommodate individual needs by offering flexibility and ensuring workplace locations are reasonably close to your home, however some cross bay working may be necessary. Join us at our Midwifery Recruitment Day on 28th February 2025 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary - Education Centre, from 09:30 to 14:30. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team and learn more about a rewarding midwifery career with us. To reserve your place, please email Hannah.Tizardmbht.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Job Midwives are accountable as the lead professional and have a unique relationship with the women, newborn infants, partners and families they care for and support. Midwives need to work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals. Midwives must provide care based on the best available evidence. They must keep their knowledge and skills up to date to make sure their care is responsive to emerging evidence and future developments. Midwives work in partnership with women, respecting their human rights and involving them in decisions about their care. Midwives should optimise physiological processes, and support safe psychological, social and cultural situations, working to promote positive outcomes and to anticipate and prevent complications to promote and provide midwifery-led care to women, working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team o To provide 24-hour high-quality women centred maternity care o To provide effective leadership, optimise teaching opportunities and give support to all grades of staff; planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care o To give appropriate education to women and their families and give necessary care, advice and supervision throughout the pregnancy continuum o To ensure appropriate referral for mother or child o To promote personalised care and choice, giving necessary care advice and supervision to women and their families, wherever possible/appropriate o To liaise closely with the person having overall responsibility and to deputise when required o To ensure that the clinical area is clean and provides a safe environment for women and their families and staff About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 331-X12370125 Job locations Rotational Cross Bay Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Registered midwife Essential NMC registration Desirable Evidence of on-going professional development Evidence of clinical competent Essential evidence of completion PROMPT/ALSO/or equivalent/CTG training Desirable current qualification to facilitate training clinically appropriate Essential Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills Desirable Demonstrable people management skills current NHS issues Essential Understanding of current issues and initiatives public health/political Desirable understanding of governance communication skills Essential demonstrate excellent verbal, written and non verbal communication skills Desirable IT qualification Person Specification Registered midwife Essential NMC registration Desirable Evidence of on-going professional development Evidence of clinical competent Essential evidence of completion PROMPT/ALSO/or equivalent/CTG training Desirable current qualification to facilitate training clinically appropriate Essential Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills Desirable Demonstrable people management skills current NHS issues Essential Understanding of current issues and initiatives public health/political Desirable understanding of governance communication skills Essential demonstrate excellent verbal, written and non verbal communication skills Desirable IT qualification 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Rotational Cross Bay Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)