Job overview
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 Clinic
Continuity of Carer Teams
Award 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
1. Work across all inpatient areas demonstrating confidence and competence in providing both low risk and high risk care.
2. Assess, plan and deliver a high standard of care throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum to pregnant women/birthing people and their babies.
3. Ensure appropriate and timely referral, working in close collaboration with the maternity multi-disciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
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 our Wellbeing 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
4. Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
5. 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.
6. Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
7. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
8. Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
9. Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
10. Refer clients to other practitioner’s e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holder’s scope of practice or require specialist input.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Person specification
Band 6
Essential criteria
11. Qualified Midwife - NMC registered
12. Completed Preceptorship/Transition Programme/post reg experience
13. 997/98 Mentorship Module/PSPA/or equivalent
14. Diploma or equivalent portfolio of evidence
15. Current UK Driving Licence
16. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 1,2,7 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
17. Band 6 Experience
18. Life Support (NALS)/Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent
19. LEO Child Protection Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
21. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications