NHS

Band 5 student midwife


Pay32,720.00 - 39,769.00 / year
LocationBarnet/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9391-24-1768?language=en&page=1081&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      UK residents only, as sponsorship is not offered for this post.

      We are recruiting student midwives to become registered midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The course is funded by NHS England, paying your tuition fees and offering salary support at mid band 5 with no enhancements. You will be learning to provide midwifery care in a variety of settings under direct supervision of a midwife practice supervisor. You will attend the University of Hertfordshire for theoretical teaching.

      The 21.5 month full time, BSc /Master of Midwifery (MMID) Shortened Programme at the University of Hertfordshire commences on the 6th of January 2025, concludes on the 28th of August 2026. You will be employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course.

      Course consists of:

      50 practice weeks in a variety of clinical placements including community, low risk birth centre, High risk labour ward, ante and postnatal wards and maternity theatres. Practice weeks consist of 30 hours clinical and 10 hours theory.

      8 theory weeks, consisting of four, 2 week blocks at the university.

      2 weeks personal development time.

      9 programme and practice reflection weeks.

      10 weeks annual leave over the programme

      On completion you will be a competent, caring, evidence-based midwife, capable of delivering effective woman-centred care for mothers and their families.

      Main duties of the job

      Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:

      o Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.

      o Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.

      o Are ethical

      o Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.

      o Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.

      Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.

      o Antenatal

      o Intrapartum

      o Postnatal

      Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which

      o Are appropriate for women's assessed needs, context and culture

      o Promote their continuing health and well-being

      o Are evidence-based.

      o Are consistent with the management of risk.

      o Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.

      Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:

      o To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.

      o At the earliest possible time

      o Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.

      Attend university theory and complete academic work.

      About us

      The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

      Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

      For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

      Date posted

      30 July 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £32,720 to £39,769 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      85 weeks

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      391-RFL-6494128

      Job locations

      Barnet Hospital

      wellhouse Lane

      Barnet

      EN5 3DJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:

      Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.

      Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.

      Are ethical

      Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.

      Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.

      Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.

      Antenatal

      Intrapartum

      Postnatal

      Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which

      Are appropriate for womens assessed needs, context and culture

      Promote their continuing health and well-being

      Are evidence-based.

      Are consistent with the management of risk.

      Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.

      Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:

      To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.

      At the earliest possible time

      Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.

      Attend university theory and complete academic work.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:

      Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.

      Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.

      Are ethical

      Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.

      Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.

      Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.

      Antenatal

      Intrapartum

      Postnatal

      Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which

      Are appropriate for womens assessed needs, context and culture

      Promote their continuing health and well-being

      Are evidence-based.

      Are consistent with the management of risk.

      Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.

      Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:

      To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.

      At the earliest possible time

      Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.

      Attend university theory and complete academic work.

      Person Specification

      Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education/ Qualifications

      Essential

      • Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
      • Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
      • Proven post registration experience

      Desirable

      • Completion of a Research Awareness course

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • IT skills
      • Can demonstrate application of theory to practice
      • Able to work in a multicultural environment.
      • Can demonstrate forward thinking approach to care
      • Demonstrate effective listening skills.
      • Can demonstrate robust verbal and written skills.

      Desirable

      • Can demonstrate reflective practice

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
      • Able to prioritise care appropriately.
      • Understanding of audit and evidence based practice
      • Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.

      Desirable

      • Has knowledge of Trust's Policies and Procedures

      Experience

      Essential

      • Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills

      Desirable

      • Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
      Person Specification

      Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education/ Qualifications

      Essential

      • Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
      • Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
      • Proven post registration experience

      Desirable

      • Completion of a Research Awareness course

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • IT skills
      • Can demonstrate application of theory to practice
      • Able to work in a multicultural environment.
      • Can demonstrate forward thinking approach to care
      • Demonstrate effective listening skills.
      • Can demonstrate robust verbal and written skills.

      Desirable

      • Can demonstrate reflective practice

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
      • Able to prioritise care appropriately.
      • Understanding of audit and evidence based practice
      • Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.

      Desirable

      • Has knowledge of Trust's Policies and Procedures

      Experience

      Essential

      • Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills

      Desirable

      • Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Barnet Hospital

      wellhouse Lane

      Barnet

      EN5 3DJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Barnet Hospital

      wellhouse Lane

      Barnet

      EN5 3DJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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