Job summary Community Midwife Department: Maternity Band: 6, £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Milton Keynes University Hospital Maternity team are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible midwives who have a passion for working within the GP based community midwifery setting. You will work in collaboration with women and their families, supporting personalised choice, and high standards of care. We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services. As a Trust, we are committed to delivering national objectives, including those set out in Better Births. We offer professional development opportunities for all staff. Here at Milton Keynes, we are passionate about ensuring service users have a positive experience each and every time and are committed to listening to their voices and how they want their services to be designed. Interview date: w/c 10 March 2025 Main duties of the job The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations. We have a bespoke training offer for all midwives appointed at MKUH. An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas, including community. We are excited to begin the design of our Women and Children's Hospital with co-located birthing unit with rooms designed to evolve with the needs of the service. If this advert has inspired you and you want to be part of our amazing Midwifery team striving towards excellence, then the Milton Keynes maternity service is the place for you. We are supportive of Flexible Working and appreciate the importance of ensuring that your successful career is complimented by a work/home life balance. Milton Keynes University Hospital recognises the positive value of diversity and inclusion, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support. For further details please contact: About us NHS Staff Survey: Collaboration flourishes among nurses and midwives, with 81.6% working in cohesive teams with shared objectives, fostering a culture of collective success. You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free Refreshments Great flexible workingopportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-WC1019A-B6 Job locations W73057 Community Midwifery (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families Communication and Relationship Skills Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors. Professional and Legal Responsibilities Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families Communication and Relationship Skills Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi-professional team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors. Professional and Legal Responsibilities Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register Degree or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies Desirable MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification Experience Essential Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6 Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care. IT literate and good keyboard skills Ability to work on own initiative and within a team Effective time management Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team Motivated/positive - self directed and committed Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues Personal and people development Essential Enthusiastic and motivated Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others Have good insight into self on others and vice versa Professional image Communication Essential Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information Ability to delegate appropriately Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register Degree or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies Desirable MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification Experience Essential Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6 Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual service user care. IT literate and good keyboard skills Ability to work on own initiative and within a team Effective time management Clinically competent in clinical competencies e.g.: venepuncture, IV cannulation and perineal suturing Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team Motivated/positive - self directed and committed Knowledge of how to handle incidents and clinical complaints Understanding of Health & Safety, clinical risk and quality issues Personal and people development Essential Enthusiastic and motivated Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others Have good insight into self on others and vice versa Professional image Communication Essential Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information Ability to delegate appropriately 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. 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. 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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address W73057 Community Midwifery (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)