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Main area
Midwery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Bank Midwife
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Bank)
Job ref
357-LN-537-24
Employer
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Lincoln County Hospital
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£18.10 - £21.80 Per hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
01/08/2024 23:59

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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Bank Midwife - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people.  We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

  • Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
  • Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
  • Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
  • Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
  • Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

So, what is in it for you?

  • Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

  • Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
  • Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
  • Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
  • Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
  • Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
  • NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
  • Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more.

  • Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
  • Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
  • Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
  •  Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
  •  Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK’s most welcoming counties. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Job overview

Provide direct midwifery care within a safe environment, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating midwifery care.

Support, supervise and monitor junior midwives and medical staff in undertaking their role effectively.

To provide a high standard of care in a safe environment for mothers, babies and their families.

Ensure effective and efficient clinical/non-clinical management of the ward in the absence of the ward sister.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The postholder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust.

The postholder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviors and attitudes which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges. 

 

Main duties of the job

Actively participate in the continuing development of the unit philosophy.  Use a flexible and innovative approach to practice appropriate to the needs of the mother and baby.

Adhere to all standards and rules as laid down by the NMC for Midwives.

Communicate effectively with women, families and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team in order to meet individual needs.

Provide leadership and support to all junior members of staff and students.  Contribute to staff development review process.

Ensure adherence to the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust protocols, policies and guidelines.  Participate in development of ward protocols, NHS Trust policies, guidelines and risk management.

Ensure practice is researched and evidence-based and initiate the implementation of new developments.

Share research findings and innovation with the Unit by initiating teaching sessions for the team.  Be responsible for maintaining and enhancing professional self development.

Act as an advocate for women and their families and for junior members of staff.

Provide Antenatal and Postnatal Care to women on the maternity ward. 

Provide Intrapartum care. 

 

Be responsible for the promotion of safety of women, families, staff and visitors.

Act as a mentor to midwifery staff and learners.

 

Identify and act accordingly on child protection issues.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

 Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • 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 criteria
  • • Skilled and updated in all spheres of midwifery practice

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • • Resource management skills
  • • Change management
  • Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda

Specific Requirements

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Natalie Taylor
Job title
Labour Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01522 573138
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