Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Midwives to join the Maternity Services of Swansea Bay University Health Board as Band 6 Midwives.
Successful applicants must have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Midwifery practice and will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Midwifery practice.
The post holder will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth either within a geographical area or the hospital setting. Ensuring women have access to midwifery support, expertise and advice on a 24-hour basis.
The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward or equivalent sphere of midwifery.
The post Holder will maintain active NMC registration meeting all revalidation requirements
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Appropriate registration with NMC
2. Educated to degree level
3. Completion of the new Midwives competency programme - if applicable
4. Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of clinical practice
6. Experience of teaching and supporting others
7. Ability to work alone or part of a team
8. Knowledge and understanding of current maternity service issues
9. Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
10. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
11. Effective communication skills
12. Demonstrate diplomacy, empathy and neutrality
13. Ability to utilise knowledge of senior staff & the clinical supervisors for midwives
14. Leadership, negotiation and consultation skills
15. Ability to practice and contribute to evidence based care
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
16. Ability to motivate and promote team working
17. Open and approachable
18. High level of personal integrity
19. Flexible approach and ability to work in either unit of the Health Board and in working patterns
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable