Job overview
Are you a Student Midwife qualifying in the autumn and looking forward to providing compassionate safe care and seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Join our esteemed team at Salisbury Maternity Unit and embark on a journey that will change lives.
At Salisbury Maternity Unit, our team of experienced midwives is the heart and soul of our exceptional care. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive, and safe environment for women, their partners, babies, and families.
Salisbury Maternity Services recently received a CQC 'good' inspection rating
Don't miss out on this incredible chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Join us at Salisbury Maternity Unit and be part of something truly special. Apply now and let your midwifery career flourish with us.
Main duties of the job
As a dedicated midwife, your main duties will revolve around providing safe, clinically effective, and individualized care to women throughout their pregnancy journey. Whether planning a pregnancy, during the course of pregnancy, labour or post-partum period, your expertise will ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.
Working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, you'll be involved in all areas of the maternity services, including the birth centre.
In the absence of senior staff, you will step up and take charge of the ward or department, demonstrating your leadership skills and ensuring the smooth operation of the unit. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in facilitating the teaching, learning, and development of both staff and students, contributing to the growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
By staying up-to-date with advancements in midwifery care and embracing evidence-based practices, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. Your dedication to providing compassionate care and your commitment to ongoing professional development will make a significant impact on the lives of the women and families you serve.
Join our team of passionate midwives and embark on a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference. Apply now and be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages your growth as a healthcare professional.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. UK Degree in Midwifery qualifying Autumn 2025
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Expecting receipt of NMC Pin Autumn 2025
Locality
Desirable criteria
3. Enthusiasm for working in Salisbury
4. Knowledge of SDH e.g. Trust values, CQC, Stars Appeal
National Workstreams
Desirable criteria
5. Knowledge of national workstreams e.g. Ockenden, SBL, MBRRACE
Leadership and Initiative
Desirable criteria
6. Evidence of CPD, extra curricular work, volunteering etc to demonstrate leadership and initiative
NMC Code
Desirable criteria
7. Evidence of professionalism
8. Evidence of prioritising person-centred care
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Recent NHS clinical experience
These include but aren't limited to:-
10. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
11. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
12. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
13. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
14. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
15. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
16. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Uniform provided (where required)
19. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
20. On site health and fitness club
21. On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
22. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.