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Job Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, welcoming, progressive and inclusive team? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skill and build a rewarding career at one of the largest trusts in the NHS?
Job Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, welcoming, progressive and inclusive team? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skill and build a rewarding career at one of the largest trusts in the NHS?
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate midwives with at least 1 year experience and have completed a Preceptorship programme to join our maternity bank team in Brighton. The city, sandwiched between the sea and South Downs is renowned for its diverse and vibrant population with iconic historical landmarks and eclectic cultural scene. Brighton is a great place to live and work.
Maternity services in Brighton specialise in both complex and low risk pregnancies including:
Extreme prematurity (Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care)Specialist Maternal Medicine ClinicContinuity of Carer TeamsAward Winning Homebirth Service
This post is rotational hospital role based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, across the Antenatal, Labour and Postnatal Wards and the Maternity Assessment Unit.
At UHSussex, we know that reducing inequality drives improvement and saves lives. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and global majority backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.
Main duties of the job
* Work across all inpatient areas demonstrating confidence and competence in providing both low risk and high risk care.
* Assess, plan and deliver a high standard of care throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum to pregnant women/birthing people and their babies.
* Ensure appropriate and timely referral, working in close collaboration with the maternity multi-disciplinary team.
About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£19.10 to £21.41 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
279-7309278-JUN25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
* Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care such as Birth plans, pain relief, infant feeding, baby care, return to work and family planning.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
* Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
* Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
* Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
* Refer clients to other practitioners e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holders scope of practice or require specialist input.
Job Description
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
* Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care such as Birth plans, pain relief, infant feeding, baby care, return to work and family planning.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
* Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
* Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
* Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
* Refer clients to other practitioners e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holders scope of practice or require specialist input.
Please See Attached Job Description For More Details.
Person Specification
Band 6
Essential
* Qualified Midwife - NMC registered
* Completed Preceptorship/Transition Programme/post reg experience
* 997/98 Mentorship Module/PSPA/or equivalent
* Diploma or equivalent portfolio of evidence
* Current UK Driving Licence
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 1,2,7 or equivalent
Desirable
* Band 6 Experience
* Life Support (NALS)/Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent
* LEO Child Protection Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Band 6
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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