About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated midwife who has a minimum of two years' experience a to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role is based across multiple key service areas offering exposure to a wide variety of different experiences, including Triage (both telephone-based and face-to-face clinical assessments), the Maternity Assessment Unit, and the Day Assessment Unit. The role will include night and weekend shifts as well as night hospital on call commitment (approximately 6/year)
Main duties of the job
This is a highly varied and rewarding position that offers the successful candidate exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios and patient needs. Within the triage setting, the post-holder will be responsible for providing timely, accurate, and evidence-based advice to pregnant individuals over the telephone, as well as conducting in-person assessments to determine the urgency and nature of care required.
The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care to women requiring emergency, urgent, or planned reviews. The midwife will be expected to carry out comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments, interpret clinical findings, and escalate care when necessary in line with local and national guidelines.
In addition the role will include supporting at planned caesarean section lists, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Overall, this role requires excellent clinical decision-making skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to manage a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of compassionate, patient-centred care. It provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and for gaining broad experience across key maternity service areas.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is based across multiple key service areas offering exposure to a wide variety of different experiences, including Triage (both telephone-based and face-to-face clinical assessments), the Maternity Assessment Unit, and the Day Assessment Unit. Please see full job description
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Band registered 6 Midwife with at least 2 years experience
Desirable
Previous significant MAU/DAU experience SSSi training or equivalent
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
Knowledge of quality issues and how to measure these Experience of involvement in successful change management
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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)