About this role
Job summary
Please do not apply unless you are a UK Midwifery Graduate
As a Preceptee Midwife at Kettering General Hospital, you will undertake a bespoke preceptorship programme to support your transition from student to registered, practicing professional.
During this period, you will receive guidance and support from experienced midwives, gradually gaining confidence and competence in delivering care to mothers and newborns. The role involves learning to manage antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, ensuring safe and effective practice while developing professional skills and knowledge. The post holder will be rotational through Days, Nights, Weekends and within all areas of our Maternity Services.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe and effective care to mothers and babies during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period, within the scope of practice. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate midwifery care, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date. Support women and their families by offering information, guidance, and emotional support throughout their maternity journey. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns and seeking advice when required. Participate in ongoing learning and development, attending preceptorship sessions and reflecting on practice to build confidence and competence. Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality. Contribute to health promotion and education, advocating for women's choices and respecting cultural differences. Assist with clinical procedures, medication administration, and monitoring the wellbeing of mothers and newborns. Report incidents and safeguarding concerns promptly, following organisational protocols. Complete clinical competencies to achieve progression to Band 6
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about midwifery practice? Do you want to make your mark professionally? Then join our Midwifery Team at Kettering General Hospital
Please read through attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and may we take the opportunity to thank you for reading this current vacancy. We look forward to reading your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Midwife Diploma / Degree level qualification or equivalent Completed Midwifery Training in the UK within the last 12 months
Desirable
NIPE Qualification
Knowledge / experience Essential
Midwifery Experience within the maternity Clinical Areas An Understanding of integrating theory and practice Understanding of current midwifery issues
Skills Essential
Excellent communication - verbal and written Basic IT Skills
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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)