Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
• Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
• Knowledge of responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974
• Knowledge of NMC Code
• Clinical Skills relevant to post.
• Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
• Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
• Commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance and patient safety
• Able to identify problems and recommend solutions
• IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
• Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
• Good record keeping skills
• Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
• Able to organise complex packages of patient care
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Flexible approach to working hours and practices
• Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients
• Good Presentation Skills
• Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure with check against vulnerable groups barred lists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of safeguarding issues/working with vulnerable families
• Experience of implementing antenatal screening

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
• Accredited Mentorship course
• Diploma / Degree level

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Evidence of Further Study

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel to other sites.
• Ability to work internal rotation

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).

Closing Date: 03 November 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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