University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Maternity Services are seeking newly qualified midwives who are enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women and birthing people, their families, and multi-disciplinary teams, supporting personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation ambitions and local Trust Values. We are proud to provide a homebirth service, have both an alongside and standalone birthing centre, have a level 3 NICU and our experience varies from supporting uncomplicated pregnancies to developing care plans for our high risk maternal and fetal medicine service. In addition, we have three well established continuity of carer teams offering our more vulnerable client groups a bespoke package of midwifery care within a continuity framework.As a Trust we are committed to positive workforce culture, job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance. We are committed to restoring, nurturing and continuing to develop our midwifery workforce. We embody the Trust Values, investing in people valuing every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities. We ensure all new joiners feel empowered in their role and equipped with a broad range of experience and skills. We are proud of our innovative and supportive preceptorship programme.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Maternity Services provides newly qualifying midwives with an excellent, comprehensive induction and bespoke preceptorship package. You will be working in a supportive and kind environment with your wellbeing and professional development placed at the very centre of your midwifery career.

Our preceptorship programme offers you the opportunity to gain confidence in both the hospital and community setting to help develop your midwifery skills and achieve your band 6 competencies within 18 months of joining the Trust.

We are seeking dedicated, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful applicant will be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will become easily obtainable as they become an integral part of the Maternity team.

You can find out more about working in Maternity services, career opportunities and development and, living in Hampshire by watching the following short film:https://youtu.be/1sz8bEAhysA

Interviews will be held in two parts, a virtual panel interview and a face-to-face skills and drills assessment. Dates to be confirmed.

Person Specification

Physical requirements of the post

Essential

• oHealth and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register including newly qualified
• Diploma or degree in midwifery

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
• Understanding of clinical priorities

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and will seek support and guidance to assist in the decision process
• Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women's choice.
• Experience in inter professional and team working
• Commitment to personal development and achievement of clinical competencies within a certain negotiated timeframe

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Reliable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player and ability to work independently with supervision as required
• Self-motivating and able to use own initiative
• Able to demonstrate effective decision making skills
• Good time management
• Ability to get to place of work to include travel to all UHS sites and external organisations
• Flexibility, on-call commitment
• Shift work
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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