About this role
Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Bank Midwives to join our maternity services team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced and newly qualified midwives looking for flexible working arrangements while providing high-quality, woman-centred care across antenatal and postnatal services.
As a Bank Midwife, you will support women and their families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for women and their babies.
Main duties of the job
The bank worker will provide all aspects of midwifery care for low risk pregnant women in both the community and hospital setting.
The bank worker, as a registered Midwife, will practice autonomously using knowledge, skills and abilities for safe, effective practice without direct supervision.
The bank worker on occasions may be required to work within other areas of the Directorate. Care of high risk women will be in conjunction with the Obstetric Medical Team.
The bank worker will deputise as Ward Manager/Team Leader in their absence.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
NMC Part 2 Registration. Midwifery Degree or demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Completion of core midwifery competencies in all areas of maternity. Ability to demonstrate Continuous Professional education.
Desirable
Certificate in Examination of Newborn (required following appointment). Possession of a management qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience as a Midwife. Previous experience of working in all areas of the maternity department.
Desirable
Perineal suturing. Obstetric theatre scrub skills.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Venepuncture skills. Good IT skills. Good communication and analytical skills. Able to work as a part of a team. Self-motivated. Able to prioritize tasks and duties. Sound decision maker.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh.
Values Essential
Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB.
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)