We are pleased to announce that funding has become available for several RegisteredAdult Nurses to undertake a two-year, full time Masters in Midwifery. The MSc (Hons)course is offered by Birmingham City University (BCU) and supported in placement atNorthampton General hospital (NGH). The course aims to produce competent, caring,evidence-based midwives who can support woman centred care for mothers and theirfamilies. At NGH, we are fortunate to offer a variety of practice learning environments,including home birth, birth centre and delivery suite birth settings.

Ifyou think you have what it takes, contact us for more information.

Important points if you are interested in applying:

This is a 2 year MSc programme, both years study is at level 7

Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for the programme- please view the information on the website - Midwifery (Shortened Route) -MSc - 2024/25 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk) You must be a Registered Adult Nurse with the NMC and have at least 6 months experience.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job

The programme is 50% theory with sessions held at BCU and 50% practice-based with clinical shifts at Northampton General Hospital. Successful candidates will be able build on their knowledge as Registered Adult Nurses to develop their skills in effective communication with women, their families, and the obstetric team, providing evidence-based care through the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods, under supervision of a practice supervisor.

Clinical placements will encompass community, antenatal and postnatal experiences, and labour ward/birth centre within Northampton General Hospital. Complete the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (eMORA) to ensure the necessary midwifery standards of proficiency and programme requirements are achieved within the specified timeframes in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Whilst under the supervision of Registered Midwives, the candidate will: Communication and Relationship Skills Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Need to be highly skilled in communication, dealing with at times complex and sensitive information that will require the Student Midwife to adapt their communication skills to the situation and circumstances. Negotiation skills and persuasive skills along with reassuring service users throughout the childbirth continuum.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Students will be exposed to a variety of learning opportunities, face to face teaching, independent study, blended learning days and online resources. Learning in practice is supported by the midwifery ongoing record of achievement document which encompasses all requirements in practice.

NHS England funding is available to cover tuition fees and basic salary up to mid-pointband 5 (depending on experience). Further information can be found on the followingwebsite: Shortened Midwifery Training for Registered Adult Nurses - FundingArrangements | NHS England | Workforce, training and education (hee.nhs.uk).

As a learner within this organisation, you will be supported by the Pre-registration Midwifery Team, who will guide and coach you to achieve the requirements of the MSc course. Northampton General Hospital is a learning hospital that offers research opportunities and numerous development options to achieve your maximum potential.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and developed in response to new evidence
• Act as a professional role model for midwifery
• To observe the NMC Code of Conduct.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care, ensuring clinical practice is clinically effective and research based. Maintain standards of recordkeeping within the practice setting, utilising accepted standards where appropriate Responsibility for Patient/Client Care Act on behalf of women, carers and staff to ensure their views are represented at all levels

Provide midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in all settings including womans home, GP, Children's centres and hospital.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Effectively plan own workload for the shift prioritising different service user needs whilst following local and national guidelines.

Understand needs of the service user and forward plan future care taking in to account changing needs and risk assessment outcomes, reassessing as clinical needs determine.

Attend updates and refresher study session and mandatory study days Input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital and Maternity information systems.

Attend training and updates on implementation of Maternity Information.

System Clinical Skills

Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice Undertake a wide range of clinical skills as listed within NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives including: Abdominal palpation examination of the newborn, vaginal examination, auscultation of the fetal heart.Conducting vaginal deliveries

This list is not exhaustive, full list of skills required will be found in NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives. Demonstrating clinical competence by the end of the programme in line with NMC code of conduct. Contribute ideas and undertake monitoring with regards to quality of women centred care.

Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical Effort Registrant will be required to be physically fit to be able to undertake manual handling duties including lifting and carrying of equipment, positioning of service user during labour care and providing feeding support. Emotional and Psychological Support.

Support service users and colleagues with a wide range of complex situations including referrals to safeguarding, bereavement care, child protection and supporting families through distressing circumstances. Dealing with multiagency teams involvement for the above situations.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level 2:1 in a health-related subject or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• NMC registered ADULT nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Minimum of 6 months experience post registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of 6 months recent clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience of providing midwifery care

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work with in a team
• Ability to support peers and other learners
• Can demonstrate application of theory to practice
• Demonstrate forward thinking, evidence-based approach to care
• Demonstrate effective listening, verbal, and written skills
• Understand the importance of interprofessional working
• Can demonstrate reflective practice
• Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues
• Has knowledge of the Trust's policies and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines
• IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

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