Role Summary
A Midwife is an autonomous practitioner. They must be able to give the necessary support, supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to the conduct deliveries on their own responsibility and to care for the new born and the infant in any care setting. This care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in mother and child, calling for medical assistance and undertaking emergency measures in the absence of medical help. They have an important task in health counselling and education. They also have a role as a mentor for Junior Midwives and other staff.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Midwives to join our team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Services, in Barnstaple. You must be committed to delivering high, quality midwifery led care, along with achieving the highest possible patient experience.
We are a small Trust making a big difference to the people of Northern Devon where more than 1,400 babies are born each year, either at home or in our delivery suite. We have roles available to work in the Hospital and within our Community Teams working across our beautiful landscape of North Devon. Community Midwives are predominately based within community midwifery hubs working together to provide personalised care throughout the Antenatal and Postnatal period.
We are fortunate that we work in an environment where you have time to care within a very supportive team.
These are dynamic and exciting roles where no two days are the same and you will need to think on your feet and adapt quickly, using your expertise to deal with any situation that comes your way. You will be well supported by a dedicated and highly motivated team, and a strong investment in your continued training, development, and career progression.
We are active participants in the Devon Local Maternity and Neonatal System, being involved in key work streams that will drive changes forward to improve care for women. We also work in collaboration with the Maternity Voices Partnership and are keen to have their involvement in developing our Maternity service.
We are welcoming applications from Midwives, to come and join our Midwifery teams at this exciting time of change. If you feel you can influence change to make a difference for our families, please come and join us and help us deliver in providing high quality and safe care for women.
This is an exciting time to join RDUH Northern Services, with significant investments being made in our services to ensure we can provide modern and digitally connected care to our patients for the future. These include the redevelopment of North Devon District Hospital as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme and the electronic patient record system. We are working towards enhancing the excellent care provision encompassing homebirth and vulnerable service users.
Working Pattern: There are 3 full time (37.5 hours per week) and 1 part time (30 hours per week) positions available. Shifts include: Long shifts 07:00 - 19:30, 19:00 - 07:30, Short shifts 07:20 - 14:50, 14:00 - 21:50, 21:00 - 07:30. Community Shifts 9:00 - 17:00 plus weekends.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Natasha Boorman; Community Midwifery Team Leader on 01271 334460 or natasha.boorman@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
