Description

• Job title: Bank Midwife (Band 6).

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• Employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board.

• Location: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Road, Swansea, SA2 8QA, Wales, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £40,559–£48,841 per annum, pro rata (NHS AfC Band 6).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: On-site, with flexible bank working arrangements. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with zero contracted hours per week.

Job overview:

Swansea Bay University Health Board is recruiting registered Midwives to join its Maternity Services Bank as Band 6 Midwives. The successful candidates will provide professional maternity care and support to women throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the postnatal period.

The role offers opportunities to work across hospital-based obstetric units and community maternity services. Midwives will provide clinical advice, monitor maternal and newborn wellbeing, support safe deliveries and ensure women have access to appropriate midwifery care around the clock. They will also be expected to take regular responsibility for managing a ward or an equivalent area of midwifery practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care to women throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the postnatal period.

• Deliver midwifery services within hospital settings and designated geographical community areas.

• Ensure women have access to professional midwifery advice, support and expertise on a 24-hour basis.

• Monitor maternal and newborn wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes in clinical conditions.

• Support women through antenatal care, labour, delivery and postnatal recovery.

• Take regular responsibility for managing a maternity ward or an equivalent area of midwifery practice.

• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, neonatal specialists, nurses and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Provide appropriate information, guidance and emotional support to women and their families.

• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with professional documentation requirements.

• Follow NHS policies, clinical guidelines and procedures to maintain patient safety and quality of care.

• Maintain professional competence and comply with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation requirements.

• Contribute to effective maternity service delivery across the Health Board’s hospital and community facilities.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified and registered Midwife.

• Active Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration with a valid PIN is essential.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of all aspects of midwifery practice.

• Ability to provide safe and supportive maternity care throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

• Understanding of maternity care procedures and professional responsibilities.

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for a ward or designated clinical area.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and fulfilling NMC revalidation requirements.

• Welsh-speaking ability is desirable but not essential.

• Appropriate UK professional registration is mandatory.

• Successful applicants must satisfy the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary ranging from £40,559 to £48,841 per annum, pro rata.

• Flexible bank working arrangements with zero contracted weekly hours.

• Availability of both full-time and part-time working opportunities.

• Opportunity to gain experience across hospital-based and community maternity services.

• Exposure to different maternity specialities, including antenatal care, labour, delivery and postnatal services.

• Opportunities to develop clinical knowledge and professional midwifery experience.

• Experience working alongside experienced maternity professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Opportunity to work within an established NHS maternity service.

• An inclusive working environment that welcomes applications from people of different backgrounds and abilities.

• Welsh and English language applications are equally accepted.

• Visa sponsorship: International applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK may apply, subject to meeting the relevant immigration and Certificate of Sponsorship requirements. The advert does not guarantee sponsorship.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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