Job summary
Band 5 and 6 Midwives
......it's an exciting yet challenging time for the Maternity Services at GWH, as we embrace a period of improvement and development
As part of this we have a number of opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our fabulous team.
We are looking for midwives who have experience across all maternity areas, can demonstrate kindness and compassion and are passionate about providing gold standard care to the families who choose to birth with us.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HOLD AN NMC PIN, UNLESS YOU ARE DUE TO QUALIFY BY SEPTEMBER 2024.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal periods. The midwifery care is provided both in hospital, birth centre and community settings including the management of individual caseloads, clients and/or ward areas. The post holder will deputise for the Band 7 in all clinical areas. The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team. We are committed to providing high quality, family-centred care.
Are you self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team.If you are this midwife and would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in a post with us please apply today!
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive an orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a truly remarkable and rewarding career.
Here at GWH, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 4000 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to boast a collocated birth centre and home birth options, so it really is an exciting time to come and work here as we move forward with our continuity of carer vision.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team. We are committed to providing high quality, family-centred care.
Are you self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team.If you are this midwife and would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in a post with us please apply today!
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive an orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a truly remarkable and rewarding career.
Here at GWH, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 4000 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to boast a collocated birth centre and home birth options, so it really is an exciting time to come and work here as we move forward with our continuity of carer vision.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Valid Driving Licence
Desirable
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience B6
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
Experience B5
Essential
- Experience gained through training
Desirable
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Valid Driving Licence
Desirable
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience B6
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
Experience B5
Essential
- Experience gained through training
Desirable
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
