Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate midwife to join our dedicated, specialist continuity of carer homebirth team. You will be joining a team of friendly and supportive midwives who are passionate about the care we provide and all things homebirth related. We provide evidence-based care in the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum period, supporting families choice. We work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and have regular MDT meetings to discuss the families in our care and birth planning outside of guidance. You will be responsible for a small caseload of families within a geographical area. You will have sound clinical skills, good communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be supporting students on their learning journey. We offer CPD opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations. Successful candidates will be booked on to a thorough induction package, with yearly protected maternity training weeks to keep your mandatory and role specific training up to date.
Main duties of the job
As a homebirth midwife you will be bringing continuity of care to our local families, supporting the vision of better births, saving babies lives and the various maternity care bundles. You will be able to work autonomously and within a team, promoting collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have Intrapartum experience within the home setting and be competent to suture, cannulate and manage emergencies. You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of your own clinical skills and maintain revalidation requirements. Including attendance of a yearly protected Trust mandatory training week. 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. Maintain standards of record keeping within the practice setting, utilising accepted standards where appropriate. Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate clinical competence and fitness for practice
Promote and disseminate research and audit findings
Contribute ideas and undertake monitoring with regards to quality of women centred care
Maintain personal professional profile and revalidation
Identify and negotiate training needs, actively address these through the Trust appraisal system
Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required within the maternity unit
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS constitution in their day-to-day work and behaviours
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the values of the trust in their day-to-day work and behaviours to support the trust in achieving its vision
The postholder will adhere to any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards to provide an acceptable level of service
- to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be updated.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Midwife level
- NMC registered
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring Course
- Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Midwifery experience within a variety of maternity clinical areas
- An understanding of integrating theory and practice
- Understanding current midwifery issues
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community midwifery setting
- Experience of teaching in clinical areas
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management
- Awareness of safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to attend to clients at home with equipment
- Physical effort (e.g. manual handling)
- Emotional effort (e.g. distressing or traumatic circumstances)
- Working conditions (e.g. VDU usage)
- Working conditions - working on Labour Ward and other maternity areas as required
- Current driving license and access to vehicle
Desirable
- Understanding of the change process and steps needed to implement them
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Motivation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Homebirth Midwife in Northampton employer: Northampton General Hospital
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Paediatric Oncology Consultants. With a commitment to professional development, the hospital provides generous study budgets, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation in child health services. Located in Northampton, you will be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to children and young people, making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Northampton General Hospital Recruitment Team
