Midwife Band 5- Maternity Leave Cover

NHS

  • Dudley
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
We welcome applications from 2025 GraduatesWe are looking to appoint highly motivated band 5 midwives who have a passion and commitment to providing high quality, safe woman centred care for women and their families. The Maternity Unit consists of Maternity Triage, Maternity Ward and Delivery Suite areas, with an along-side Midwifery Led Unit and community midwifery service. Midwives are supported to rotate between these areas to develop and maintain their full range of midwifery skills.There will be the exciting opportunity to work within a continuity of care midwifery model in the very near future. We would encourage and welcome applications from newly qualified Midwives.The Trust employs a supportive midwifery management team. We pride ourselves on having an extremely friendly team who welcome newcomers to our Trust.Main duties of the jobDevelopment and support of the workforce is important to us and all midwives are provided with a full range of mandatory training, including obstetric and neonatal skills drills. Learning beyond registration is encouraged and all midwives are supported to undertake the Mentoring course, Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) course and Leadership course. We are about to launch our highly anticipated new Maternity, electronic patient record also.About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursingrolesand we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year AFC Band 5ContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number253-0925-7437233Job locationsRussells Hall HospitalPensnett RoadDudleyDY1 2HQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertakePerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • RM
  • Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Educated to 1st degree level or working towards
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Sufficient recent experience as a midwife
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
  • Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices.
  • Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
  • Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
Desirable
  • Computer literate
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model.
  • Ability to work within a team and develop others.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Honest and trustworthy.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Demonstrates respect for women's dignity.
  • Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
  • Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
  • Smart appearance.
Interests and motivation to tEssential
  • Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting midwifery.
  • Commitment to evidence based practice.
  • Keen to develop own skills and develop midwifery practice.
Communication and interpersonaEssential
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. support other Departments
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the role
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • RM
  • Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Educated to 1st degree level or working towards
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Sufficient recent experience as a midwife
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
  • Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices.
  • Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
  • Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
Desirable
  • Computer literate
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model.
  • Ability to work within a team and develop others.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Honest and trustworthy.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Demonstrates respect for women's dignity.
  • Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
  • Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
  • Smart appearance.
Interests and motivation to tEssential
  • Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting midwifery.
  • Commitment to evidence based practice.
  • Keen to develop own skills and develop midwifery practice.
Communication and interpersonaEssential
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. support other Departments
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the role

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