About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Midwife to join our band 7 team. You have the opportunity to join us at our brand-new Unit "The Beach" at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. We moved to our new unit in March 2025 and we are now fully integrated to life at the beach in Bournemouth. The Maternity unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the centre for all high-risk care in east Dorset and is fully equipped to meet the needs of women and babies with complications, as well as women with normal pregnancies and births. The Maternity Serviceprovides comprehensive Care to women and their families with as muchchoice as possible.3600 babies are delivered byour maternity staff each year, either at home or within the birth centre and labour ward in the hospital. The Maternity Service offers a traditional model of midwifery care with separate teams for the acuteand community service with on-going development of continuity models of care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Midwife to join our band 7 team. You have the opportunity to join us at our brand-new Unit "The Beach" at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. We moved to our new unit in March 2025 and we are now fully integrated to life at the beach in Bournemouth. The Maternity unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the centre for all high-risk care in east Dorset and is fully equipped to meet the needs of women and babies with complications, as well as women with normal pregnancies and births. The Maternity Serviceprovides comprehensive Care to women and their families with as muchchoice as possible.3600 babies are delivered byour maternity staff each year, either at home or within the birth centre and labour ward in the hospital. The Maternity Service offers a traditional model of midwifery care with separate teams for the acuteand community service with on-going development of continuity models of care. As the lead for antenatal clinic, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the clinic along side your MDT. Line manage the team and continually review the service for effectiveness and efficiency, whilst driving the service forward. You will also support your wider band 7 team, with covering as Operational coordinator and have a flexible approach to support all aspects of the maternity service.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Midwife to join our band 7 team. You have the opportunity to join us at our brand-new Unit The Beach at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. We moved to our new unit in March 2025 and we are now fully integrated to life at the beach in Bournemouth. The Maternity unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the centre for all high-risk care in east Dorset and is fully equipped to meet the needs of women and babies with complications, as well as women with normal pregnancies and births. The Maternity Serviceprovides comprehensive Care to women and their families with as muchchoice as possible.3600 babies are delivered byour maternity staff each year, either at home or within the birth centre and labour ward in the hospital. The Maternity Service offers a traditional model of midwifery care with separate teams for the acuteand community service with on-going development of continuity models of care. As the lead for antenatal clinic, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the clinic along side your MDT. Line manage the team and continually review the service for effectiveness and efficiency, whilst driving the service forward. You will also support your wider band 7 team, with covering as Operational coordinator and have a flexible approach to support all aspects of the maternity service.
Person Specification
essential and desirable Essential
Criteria Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Mgmt Score Essential HI* Desirable HI* Qualifications Registered Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register. To have completed a relevant teaching and assessing course. (Mentorship, SSSA) Sound clinical midwife with evidence of suitable CPD to maintain registration with NMC. Recognised Leadership Training Previous Management experience Experience A minimum of 3 years post registration experience. Demonstrable clinical knowledge and recent experience on a consultant led antenatal care setting. Ability and confidence to liaise with the MDT to seek advice and assistance from the MDT to maintain patient safety, staff safety and patent centred care. To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner. Ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in the coordination and management of midwifery and obstetric emergencies. Attendance at PROMPT (or equivalent) and CTG interpretation training within the past 12 months. Experience of teaching midwives/MSW's. Previous line management and leadership experience. Experience of investigating issues arising from risk reporting. Previous experience of coordinating an antenatal setting. Technical Skills Competencies Confident use of various I.T systems - Email Internet. Spread sheets, Trust patient record and referral systems. Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is uner pressure. Able to demonstrate problem solving and prioritising abilities. Knowledge Knowledge of Trust Values and can demonstrate the attributes. Understanding of wider maternity departmental issues and their impact on Antenatal Ward and Antenatal Ward's impact on other clinical areas. Expert knowledge of national safety and antenatal care agendas and the application to UHD services. Other requirements specific to the role Adaptable and flexible approach to work. Requirement to be prepared to participate in the maternity board holder rota. This may include some weekend and bank holiday commitment. Able to communicate sensitively with women and partners in distressing circumstances. Personal Attributes Positive attitude to training and development. Kind, caring and approachable attitude. Be able to demonstrate the trust values in all aspects of the role both whilst providing care and in the capacity as a midwifery leader. Ability to work as part of a team. Desire to progress own career and that of others. Language requirement Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Total Score
Desirable
Experience of teaching midwives/MSW's. Previous line management and leadership experience. Experience of investigating issues arising from risk reporting. Previous experience of coordinating an antenatal setting. Able to demonstrate problem solving and prioritising abilities.
essentail and desirable Essential
Criteria Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Mgmt Score Essential HI* Desirable HI* Qualifications Registered Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register. To have completed a relevant teaching and assessing course. (Mentorship, SSSA) Sound clinical midwife with evidence of suitable CPD to maintain registration with NMC. Recognised Leadership Training Previous Management experience Experience A minimum of 3 years post registration experience. Demonstrable clinical knowledge and recent experience on a consultant led antenatal care setting. Ability and confidence to liaise with the MDT to seek advice and assistance from the MDT to maintain patient safety, staff safety and patent centred care. To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner. Ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in the coordination and management of midwifery and obstetric emergencies. Attendance at PROMPT (or equivalent) and CTG interpretation training within the past 12 months. Experience of teaching midwives/MSW's. Previous line management and leadership experience. Experience of investigating issues arising from risk reporting. Previous experience of coordinating an antenatal setting. Technical Skills Competencies Confident use of various I.T systems - Email Internet. Spread sheets, Trust patient record and referral systems. Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is uner pressure. Able to demonstrate problem solving and prioritising abilities. Knowledge Knowledge of Trust Values and can demonstrate the attributes. Understanding of wider maternity departmental issues and their impact on Antenatal Ward and Antenatal Ward's impact on other clinical areas. Expert knowledge of national safety and antenatal care agendas and the application to UHD services. Other requirements specific to the role Adaptable and flexible approach to work. Requirement to be prepared to participate in the maternity board holder rota. This may include some weekend and bank holiday commitment. Able to communicate sensitively with women and partners in distressing circumstances. Personal Attributes Positive attitude to training and development. Kind, caring and approachable attitude. Be able to demonstrate the trust values in all aspects of the role both whilst providing care and in the capacity as a midwifery leader. Ability to work as part of a team. Desire to progress own career and that of others. Language requirement Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Total Score Scoring Key: *HI - How Identified 1 Does not meet criteria A Application form 2 Below requirement (serious shortcomings) I Interview 3 Acceptable level of competence (some shortcomings in performance) T Test 4 Acceptable level of competence (quality evidence provided) P Presentation 5 Exceptional standard
Desirable
Desirable Criteria Recognised Leadership Training Previous Management experience Experience of teaching midwives/MSW's. Previous line management and leadership experience. Experience of investigating issues arising from risk reporting. Previous experience of coordinating an antenatal setting. Able to demonstrate problem solving and prioritising abilities.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bournemouth
Castle lane east
bournemouth
BH77DW
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)