Midwife Band 6

Job description

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, passionate midwife looking to be supported by an amazing team of midwives? ULHT maternity is striving towards excellence, come along to join us on our journey. Please note that this post is at Lincoln County Hospital.

We are looking for experienced band 6 midwives to join our maternity and labour ward rotation teams.

This is currently a time of exciting changes for maternity provision within Lincolnshire as a local Maternity system (LMS) has been established by the CCGs with the Lincolnshire Sustainability and Transformation Partnership. ULHT is embracing the opportunity for all women to have a personalised maternity care plan with continuity of carer with care delivery as close to home as possible via community hubs. The aim of this model of care is to improve the health of women and their families now and for future generations. Within Lincolnshire Continuity of carer models for antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care have also been launched.

ULHT provides intrapartum care for approximately 5,500 women and their families across two consultant-led sites working together closely in order to provide safe effective care for women and their families. Our local community is multicultural with a diverse mix of health needs.

Main duties of the job

1. Actively participate in the continuing development of the unit philosophy. Use a flexibleand innovative approach to practice appropriate to the needs of the mother and baby.2. Adhere to all standards and rules as laid down by the NMC for Midwives.3. Communicate effectively with women, families and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet individual needs.4. Provide leadership and support to all junior members of staff and students. Provideinduction for new staff to the clinical area. Contribute to staff development reviewprocess.5. Ensure adherence to the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust protocols, policiesand guidelines. Participate in development of ward protocols, NHS Trust policies,guidelines and risk management.6. Lead and participate in the implementation of clinical audit and standard setting. Ensurepractice is researched and evidence-based and initiate the implementation of newdevelopments.7. Share research findings and innovation with the Unit by initiating teaching sessions forthe team. Be responsible for maintaining and enhancing professional self development.8. Act as an advocate for women and their families and for junior members of staff.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Job description
Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Evidence of Particular: -Knowledge -Skills -Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of Saving Babies Lives v3 pathways
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working
• Change management
• Experience of use, knowledge and understanding of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and Excellence

Desirable

• Worked as a clinical midwife within the NHS arena
• Completed a period of NHS midwifery preceptorship
• Evidence of clinical care delivery within an antenatal environment
• Working knowledge of Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTs)

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

• Registered Midwife (Part 10) with the NMC
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• Degree in Midwifery
• Computer literacy qualification

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Completion of Trust Maternity
• Preceptorship pack or equivalent experience ie able to perform Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, IV Drug Additives, Phlebotomy
• Able to undertake, interpret and apply appropriate research findings.
• Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit and standard setting.

Desirable

• Skilled and updated in all spheres of midwifery practice

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ambition to succeed
• Good attendance record
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working

Person Specification
Evidence of Particular: -Knowledge -Skills -Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of Saving Babies Lives v3 pathways
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working
• Change management
• Experience of use, knowledge and understanding of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and Excellence

Desirable

• Worked as a clinical midwife within the NHS arena
• Completed a period of NHS midwifery preceptorship
• Evidence of clinical care delivery within an antenatal environment
• Working knowledge of Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTs)

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

• Registered Midwife (Part 10) with the NMC
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• Degree in Midwifery
• Computer literacy qualification

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Completion of Trust Maternity
• Preceptorship pack or equivalent experience ie able to perform Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, IV Drug Additives, Phlebotomy
• Able to undertake, interpret and apply appropriate research findings.
• Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit and standard setting.

Desirable

• Skilled and updated in all spheres of midwifery practice

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ambition to succeed
• Good attendance record
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Pilgrim Hospital Boston

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

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