Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 430-WC978A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- W73057 Community Midwifery (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Midwife
Band 6
Job overview
Community Midwife
Department: Maternity
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 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.
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.
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.
For further details please contact: Natalie Lucas – Maternity Matron [email protected]
Interview date: w/c 11th November 2024
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
The post holder will work as a member of the team, providing and leading midwifery care to the service users and families accessing the services at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS.
The postholder will maintain own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. The postholder will work within the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour, and Trust guidelines and procedures.
The postholder will work within the multiprofessional team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care midwifery care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of evaluation of midwifery care needs of the individual in the community setting.
The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to both the multiprofessional team and service users.
Working for our organisation
'Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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 tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice for service users, parents, babies and families
Discuss options and support families in making informed choice in their plan of care
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.
Represent and promote the Women's Service Unit, Women & Children's Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
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
Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code
Education, Training and Development
Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills
Maintain a professional portfolio of continued professional development in preparation for revalidation
Operational and Working Conditions
To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agree procedures.
Participate in the hospital and community on-call rotas dependent on area of work
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of people’s rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
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 a sufficient number of 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 criteria
- Registered Midwife on the NMC professional register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant continuing professional development, linked to clinical competencies
Desirable criteria
- MSSP/ENB 997/998 or similar teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed Preceptorship and currently working at Band 6
- Proven skills and knowledge in all areas including antenatal/intrapatum and postnatal management
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Lucas
- Job title
- Maternity Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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