Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Following recommendations and our commitment to the Better Births Programme, an exciting opportunity have arisen for a Core Midwife Led Unit- Midwife to help drive forward the recommendations.
Our Midwife Led Unit- Midwives promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for the benefit of all women. If you are looking for the opportunity to work innovatively, using a continuity of carer model, utilizing and developing your midwifery skills within a successful MLU team then this may be the opportunity for you.
**We are offering a clinical fellowship programme to our new staff, following a minimum of 6 months working with us, this includes access to fully funded master's degree**
AN NHS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
WE OPERATE A NO SMOKING POLICY
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
1. Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
2. Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professional
practice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate
3. Provide effective and visible clinical leadership
4. Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed
choices about their care
5. Participates in high quality care for women and their families, also providing
mentorship and professional support to enable students and maternity
support workers to do the same.
6. Promote equality, diversity and rights.
7. Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior colleagues and
student midwives to develop.
8. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific to
midwifery practice.
9. Act up for the departmental ward manager/team leader in their absence
10. Must be NLS trained with a minimum of 3 years band 6 experience.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our Midwife Led Unit- Midwives promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for the benefit of all women. If you are looking for the opportunity to work innovatively, using a continuity of carer model, utilizing and developing your midwifery skills within a successful MLU team then this may be the opportunity for you.
Please find attached detailed job description and person specification with this advert. Please read thoroughly prior to applying for the post of Midwife at the maternity unit
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* Current NMC Registration demonstrable experience or evidence of band 6 competencies having been approved by professional preceptor/SOM.
* Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
* Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.
* NLS QUALIFICATION
* minimum of 3 years as a band 6 Midwife
EXPERIENCE
* Knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge.
* Demonstrates specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.
* Ability to supervise learners.
* Experts for the following procedures: venepuncture, Cannulation, perineal suturing and low risk care in labour
* Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.
* Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice
* Evidence of involvement in the development of policy's and clinical audit.
Skills
* Must be able to rotate to all areas of Maternity
KNOWLEDGE
* Must be able to demonstrate midwifery knowledge and skills
* Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit and compliant.
* Uses appropriate moving and manual handling techniques, as part of daily activities assisting women during birth, post operatively and during the postnatal period.
OTHER
* Approachable and flexible attitude to work.
* Able to coordinate/manage a ward area in the absence of the line manager. .
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications
Name Rickell Bailey Job title Midwifery Led Unit Manager Email address rickell.bailey@nhs.net Telephone number 01922605424
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
Telephone 07890305746
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