Job summary

• Here at East Cheshire NHS Maternity unit we pride ourselves on being a small inclusive unit with a positive, compassionate culture.

We have the NHS People Promise at the heart of our ethos, ensuring our women and families are cared for by safe and happy members of staff. We are situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside within easy access to most motorways and the city centre of Manchester.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: Full and Part time hours available

Main duties of the job
As part of the East Cheshire Midwifery services you will be expected to provide high standards of clinical care throughout the pregnancy continuum and fulfil the role of an active member of the midwifery team.

Within this role you are required to participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24-hour service.

Midwives will provide antenatal and postnatal care and support to pregnant individuals and new mothers and their families within their local community, offering personalised care, antenatal reviews, health education, and emotional support in settings like clinics, GP surgeries, and at home. Midwives will also be required to rotate into inpatient midwifery services to support continuity of care and ensure midwifery skills remain current and proficient. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Midwives who have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, who can work well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and can work under pressure in a variety of roles.

Please note this role is for a Band 6 midwife, applications who have not completed their Band 5 midwifery preceptorship will not be considered.

Essential Experience

• Recent midwifery experience (including preceptorship or equivalent) across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting students or junior staff

Desirable Experience

• Experience coordinating care or leading a shift
• Experience in home birth or community settings
• Experience contributing to service development, innovation or research

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care across the maternity continuum
• Sound clinical decision making and escalation skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, risk management and NMC Code
• Competent in using digital clinical systems and documentation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to personalised, evidence based, inclusive care

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of maternity transformation programmes and national maternity strategy
• Experience supporting quality improvement or change initiatives
• Familiarity with audit processes and clinical governance

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Midwife (NMC) (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Degree or equivalent in Midwifery
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable Qualifications

• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
• Post-registration course relevant to maternity care (e.g. perineal suturing, NIPE, Professional Midwifery Advocate, Critical Care etc.)

Essential Specific Job Requirements

• Able to work flexibly across shifts, including nights, weekends and on call
• Physically able to support birthing people and undertake clinical duties across multiple environments
• Ability to meet travel requirements

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8354598

Employer contact
Clinical Retention Midwife: Rebecca Brown, rebecca.brown137@nhs.net, 01625661595

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East Cheshire NHS Trust is a Disability Confident Leader. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.