Job summary
At Barnsley, we are Proud to Care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Adult Nurses who pridethemselves on delivering personalised, high quality, evidenced care to join ourteam for a two-year, MSc Midwifery (pre-registration)course with Sheffield Hallam University
Are you a highly motivated, compassionate practitioner who thrives onworking in a dynamic and forward thinking multi-disciplinary team? If so,Barnsley maternity services could offer you a very exciting opportunity to trainwith likeminded professionals who are dedicated to delivering care which issafe, compassionate and evidence based.
Recent achievements include a prestigious RCM award for SupportingMental Health in Pregnancy project. Wepride ourselves on being a baby friendly accredited unit who are now on ajourney to achieve UNICEF UK BFI Gold Award. In line with Better Births, weoffer both traditional and Continuity of Career models of working.
As well as support from our dedicated Student Support Team, successfulcandidates will also be supported by our Professional Midwifery Advocates.
Main duties of the job
As a midwiferystudent you will have the opportunity to rotate between all areas of maternity.We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated nurses who are passionate abouttraining to be midwives and maintaining high standards of care for women,birthing people and their families in line with The Trusts Proud to CareValues.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Checkif you need a UK visa - (, band2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. NMC Registered Nurse
2. Degree in Nursing/ Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies
3. 12 months acute experience post registration
Skills and Abilities
Essential
4. Ability to work within a team
5. Ability to work on own initiative and manage time and workload effectively
6. Ability to deal with sensitive issues and situations
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
8. Effective communicator with the ability to adapt communication style as required by the situation
9. Influencing and negotiation skills
10. Highly professional manner
11. Willingness to learn and develop skills
Values based questions
Essential
12. In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
13. In around 100 words please describe what attributes you think are important in a midwife.
Experience
Essential
14. Evidence of leadership skills and autonomous practice
15. Evidence of continuing professional development
16. Evidence of 12 months clinical experience in relevant areas