......it's an exciting yet challenging time for the Maternity Services at GWH, as we embrace a period of improvement and development focusing on Continuity of Care for our women/birthing people in line with the Better Births agenda...

As part of this we have a number of opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our fabulous community 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.

We have a part time vacancy in our community midwifery team and will consider a mixture of shifts.

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 - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

• ServiceWe will put our patients first
• TeamworkWe will work together
• Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
• RespectWe 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. Shorter school days will also be considered. 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 Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications B6

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Practising Midwife
• Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
• Training in management of obstetric emergencies

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

Knowledge and Skills B6

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospitals

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

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249-6556174