Are you a highly motivated band 5 midwife, with a passion for promoting safe & effective care?
If you have a passion for excellence, then Mid Yorkshire is the Trust for you!
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 5 midwife to join our Maternity team.
Approximately 5,600 women each year choose to birth at Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. We provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North Kirklees.
The band 5 midwife will work with the Maternity team to ensure that women receive high quality care and an excellent experience whilst in the maternity unit.
The Trust recognises that the preceptorship period is a time where individuals require support to consolidate their learning and enhance the skills they have developed during their midwifery training. As such we provide a robust onboarding and induction programme plus supernumerary time in each clinical area.
A preceptorship package lasting 12-24 months consisting of at least three rotations in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles of Flex for the Future, with a range of flexible working opportunities.
Access to support from our dedicated Professional Midwifery Advocacy team.
Regular 1-1s with the Preceptorship midwife to ensure progress and development on your learning journey.
Inclusive approach to ongoing career and development opportunities within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide safe, high quality evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway, in partnership with the woman. He/she will assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights. The role includes keeping documentation in accordance with NMC Code. To contribute to the provision of evidence-based professional midwifery services. To provide high quality holistic perinatal midwifery care sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in all settings, providing continuity of carer according to the local models of care. This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and other agencies, to ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway. The post holder will complete the agreed LMNS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6. During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings. To act as a clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of local and national guidance and sphere of professional practice, adhering at all times to The Code for Nurses and Midwives (NMC, 2018) and working within the policies and standards detailed by the Trust. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway. Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making. In partnership with the woman, assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights. Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code. Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified. Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation. Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care. Participate in the provision of public health information. Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision-making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Participate in departmental team meetings and other committees when necessary. Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by service needs. May be required to participate in on-call rota where appropriate. Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI. Communicate in a clear and unbiased manner with women and families and the multi-disciplinary team. Work within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role. Escalate any concerns in relation to professional practice to the relevant person/agency. Liaise with outside agencies to enhance individualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse or substance misuse. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy. Person Specification
Other
Eligible to work in UK Ability to travel throughout the local area Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures DBS clearance Professional attitude Knowledge of Trust values Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Qualifications
Registered Midwife Met the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing. Management/leadership course. Knowledge and Awareness
Evidence-based practice/keep up to date/CPD National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme Better Births Emergency situations Venous cannulation Epidural anaesthesia top-up Experience
Completed Midwifery degree (or ready to complete by Spring 2025). Facilitation of high and low risk deliveries, including water births. Teaching and presentation skills. Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of speciality. Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health). Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to practice within a multi-disciplinary team. Positive attitude and self-motivated. Ability to work within complex care settings/stressful situations. Organisational skills/prioritise workload. Flexible and adaptable. Use of initiative/evidence of decision-making skills. Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members. Personal Attributes
Demonstrates a professional manner. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with difficult situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Motivate self and others. Decisive. Woman-focused approach to care and services. Good organisational and communication skills. Flexible to the needs of the service. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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The successful candidate will provide safe, high quality evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway, in partnership with the woman. He/she will assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights. The role includes keeping documentation in accordance with NMC Code. To contribute to the provision of evidence-based professional midwifery services. To provide high quality holistic perinatal midwifery care sensitive to the needs of the woman and her family. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in all settings, providing continuity of carer according to the local models of care. This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and other agencies, to ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway. The post holder will complete the agreed LMNS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6. During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings. To act as a clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of local and national guidance and sphere of professional practice, adhering at all times to The Code for Nurses and Midwives (NMC, 2018) and working within the policies and standards detailed by the Trust. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Job responsibilities
Provide safe, high quality evidence-based care throughout the maternity pathway. Ensure information is communicated in a clear and unbiased way to facilitate informed decision making. In partnership with the woman, assess needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual basis, promoting equality and considering diversity and rights. Maintain contemporaneous documentation in accordance with NMC Code. Liaise and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies, when complex needs are identified. Continuously assess risks and deviations from normal and ensure timely referral, intervention and escalation. Consider the diverse needs of women and their families and ensure the delivery of individualised plans of care. Participate in the provision of public health information. Provide health/parent education either individually or in groups to maximise the benefit to families. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision-making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Participate in departmental team meetings and other committees when necessary. Work flexibly across different wards/departments as indicated by service needs. May be required to participate in on-call rota where appropriate. Maintain compliance with Trust policies in relation to Infection Control to reduce HCAI. Communicate in a clear and unbiased manner with women and families and the multi-disciplinary team. Work within national and local guidelines in relation to midwifery practice. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role. Escalate any concerns in relation to professional practice to the relevant person/agency. Liaise with outside agencies to enhance individualised care for more complex situations such as safeguarding, domestic abuse or substance misuse. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times adhering to the local Trust uniform policy. Person Specification
Other
Eligible to work in UK Ability to travel throughout the local area Awareness of all Trust policies and procedures DBS clearance Professional attitude Knowledge of Trust values Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Qualifications
Registered Midwife Met the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing. Management/leadership course. Knowledge and Awareness
Evidence-based practice/keep up to date/CPD National maternity policy e.g. Maternity Transformation Programme Better Births Emergency situations Venous cannulation Epidural anaesthesia top-up Experience
Completed Midwifery degree (or ready to complete by Spring 2025). Facilitation of high and low risk deliveries, including water births. Teaching and presentation skills. Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of speciality. Up to date knowledge of current issues in midwifery/healthcare (inc public health). Commitment to fundamental midwifery care for all women. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to practice within a multi-disciplinary team. Positive attitude and self-motivated. Ability to work within complex care settings/stressful situations. Organisational skills/prioritise workload. Flexible and adaptable. Use of initiative/evidence of decision-making skills. Understanding of knowledge and skills required to lead and develop team members. Personal Attributes
Demonstrates a professional manner. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with difficult situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Motivate self and others. Decisive. Woman-focused approach to care and services. Good organisational and communication skills. Flexible to the needs of the service. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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