Join our dedicated team as a Band 6 Midwife and be part of a supportive environment that champions flexible team working. In this role, you will:
* Provide Comprehensive Care: Deliver care over a 24-hour period in the woman's chosen place of birth, covering all aspects of antenatal and postnatal care.
* Evidence-Based Practice: Apply your knowledge and skills to offer evidence-based midwifery care, meeting the diverse needs of women and their families.
* Quality Standards: Assist the senior midwife in monitoring and enhancing quality standards that impact care provision.
* Leadership Support: Step up to support the senior midwife and take on delegated responsibilities in their absence.
* Continuous Development: Maintain and develop your personal and professional knowledge and skills, ensuring the highest standards of client care. Keep an updated personal portfolio.
* Versatile Duties: Undertake any other duties that align with the nature of the role, responsibilities, and grade.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to grow in a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
About us
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of professional development
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
* Experience of working in all clinical settings
* Understanding of cultural diversity
* Good understanding and experience with safeguarding policies and working with vulnerable families
Qualification
Essential
* Registered Midwife
* Diploma / Degree level or equivalent
* Further professional development
* Mentor / Teaching Qualification / equivalent
Desirable
* NIPE trained
* Leadership course / equivalent
* NLS/ALS course
* PROMPT Training
Skills
Essential
* Significant post registration experience
Desirable
* Lone working
* Time Management
* Champion role within midwifery practice
Contractual
Essential
* NMC registration
* Adherence to Trust policy and guidelines
* Ability to travel between sites
* To work flexibly to the requirements of the post
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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