Band 5 student midwife
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/
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
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
391-RFL-6494128
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/
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
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
391-RFL-6494128
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