Main area: Maternity
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity leave cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 205-6782068-A
Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Town: Newcastle Under Lyme
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are seeking a committed and dedicated person to join our maternity team as a preterm birth midwife. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave commencing March 2025 for a nine month period.
There has never been a better time to join us at University Hospitals of North Midlands. You will be supported and developed by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will work collaboratively with the MDT to implement SBL V3 and its commitment to reducing preterm birth. With an already established preterm clinic, we are committed to developing the role of the midwife within this specialist field.
Main duties of the job
UHNM is looking for an enthusiastic Midwife to play a decisive role in leading in the development of care and management of women at increased risk of preterm birth, together with our Lead Consultant. You will also benefit from working closely with our fantastic Fetal Medicine team.
You will provide high quality, safe midwifery care in the antenatal period for pregnant women with risk factors for preterm labour and birth. The care will be evidence-based and holistic, meeting women’s individual needs. The midwife will be expected to work autonomously within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice. You will act as a mentor and/or preceptor as required and provide essential managerial support in complex and sensitive situations.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife with current registration
* Current NMC registration
* Degree in Midwifery or equivalent degree level study in a health-related subject
* Current driving licence
* Proven record of change management
Knowledge, skills and training
* Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
* Ability to use own initiative
* Report writing skills
* Counselling skills
* Experience of clinical audit
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles; on this occasion, we reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
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