Newly Qualified Midwife

Job summary Band 5 Newly Qualified MidwifeAre you a highly motivated band 5 midwife, with a passion for promotingand safe & effective care?If you have a passion for excellence, then Mid Yorkshire is the Trustfor you!We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 5midwife to join our Maternity team.Approximately 5,600 women each year choose to birth at Mid-YorkshireTeaching NHS Trust.
We provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal careacross the Wakefield district and North Kirklees.The band 5 midwife willwork with the Maternity team to ensure that women receive high quality care andan excellent experience whilst in the maternity unit.The Trust recognises that the preceptorship period is a time whereindividuals require support to consolidate their learning and enhance theskills, they have developed during their midwifery training.
As such we provide a robust onboarding and induction programme plussupernumerary time in each clinical area.A preceptorship package lasting 12-24 months consisting of at least threerotations in both inpatient and outpatient areas.Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles ofFlex for the Future, with a range of flexible working opportunities.Access to support from our dedicated Professional Midwifery Advocacyteam.Regular 1-1s with the Preceptorship midwife to ensure progress anddevelopment on your learning journey.Inclusive approach to ongoing career and development opportunitieswithin the Trust.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide safe, high quality evidence based care throughout the maternity pathway, in partnership with the woman, he /she will assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights.The role includes keeping documentation in accordance with NMC Code.To contribute to the provision of evidence based professional midwifery servicesTo provide high quality holistic perinatal midwifery care sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family.To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in all settings, providing continuity of carer according to the local models of care.This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and other agencies, to ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway.The post holder will complete the agreed LMNS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6.
During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings.To act as a clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of local and national guidance and sphere of professional practice, adhering at all times to The Code for Nurses and Midwives (NMC, 2018) and working within the policies and standards detailed by the Trust.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities Provide safe, high quality evidence basedcare throughout the maternity pathway.Ensure information is communicated in aclear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making.In partnership with the woman, assessesneeds, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis,promoting equality and considering diversity and rights'Maintain contemporaneous documentation inaccordance with NMC Code.
Liaise and work collaboratively with themulti-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified.Continuously assess risks and deviationsfrom normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation.Consider the diverse needs of women andtheir families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care.
Participates in provision of public healthinformationProvide health/parent education eitherindividually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families.Facilitate womens involvement in thedecision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy birth andpostnatal care.
Participates in departmental team meetingsand other committees when necessary.
Work flexibly across different wards/departmentsas indicated by service needs.May be required to participate in on callrota where appropriate Maintain compliance with Trust policies inrelation to Infection Control to reduce HCAICommunicates in a clear and unbiased manner withwomen and families and the multi-disciplinary teamWorks within national and local guidelinesin relation to midwifery practiceUndertakes all such reasonable other dutiesas may be required as part of the roleEscalates any concerns in relation toprofessional practice to relevant person/agencyLiaises with outside agencies to enhanceindividualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domesticabuse or substance misuseMaintains professional conduct includingappearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy Person Specification Other Essential Eligible to work in UK Ability to travel throughout the local area Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures DBS clearance Professional attitude Desirable Knowledge of Trust values Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Met the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing.
Management/leadership course NIPE qualification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Evidence based practice/ keep up to date/CPD Computer literacy/ IT skills National maternity policy Maternity Transformation Programme Better Births Emergency situations Desirable Venous cannulation Perineal Suturing Epidural anaesthesia top-up Experience Essential Completed Midwifery degree (or ready to complete by Spring 2025 Facilitation of high and low risk deliveries, including water births Desirable Teaching and presentation skills Skills and AbiIities Essential Knowledge of speciality Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to practice within multi-disciplinary team Positive attitude and self-motivated Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations Organisational skills/ prioritise workload Flexible and adaptable Use of initiative/ evidence of decision-making skills Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members Desirable Suturing skills Cannulation skills Epidural anaesthesia top-up Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrates a professional manner.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with difficult situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Motivate self and others.
Innovative.
Decisive.
Woman focused approach to care and services.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Flexible to the needs of the service.