Job summary
Employer heading
Midwife
Band 6
Job overview
Join Our Heartfelt Maternity Family at NCA
Are you a Band 6 midwife looking for a vibrant and supportive environment where you can truly make a difference? Look no further! We’re excited to invite you to become part of our passionate and friendly maternity team at NCA!
Why Choose Us?
At NCA, we're not just colleagues; we're a close-knit family dedicated to providing exemplary care. Whether you prefer the bustling energy of inpatient settings, the supportive nature of community work, or the dynamic experience of rotational positions, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Your Wellbeing Matters!
We believe in nurturing not just our patients but our midwives too! That's why starting January 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce a unique perk: a fully paid week dedicated to your personal development and wellbeing during your birthday month! It’s our way of celebrating YOU.
Make a Difference!
Join us in creating memorable experiences for families during one of the most incredible moments of their lives. If you're passionate, dedicated, and ready to grow both personally and professionally, we want YOU on our team.
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us?
Apply now and let’s make magic happen together in maternal care!
Your future begins here at NCA.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to women and birthing people throughout their transformative journeys? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic team, where you can make a real difference in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within our nurturing maternity unit or community settings.
Your Role:
· Holistic Care: Deliver comprehensive midwifery care tailored to individual needs during this pivotal time
· Autonomous Practice: Work independently within guidelines, showcasing your skills while prioritising safety and comfort
· Collaborative Relationships: Forge strong connections with our multidisciplinary team to ensure every woman receives effective and responsive care
· Lead with Purpose: Assess care needs and play a key role in developing and evaluating personalised care pathways
· Mentorship: Support unqualified staff and students, sharing your expertise to guide the next generation of professionals
· Uphold Excellence: Adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations and the Midwives Rules and Codes of Practice
Be Part of Something Special:
Join us in creating positive experiences for families. Your passion for midwifery will thrive in our supportive environment.
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey?
We can’t wait to welcome you to our exceptional team! Together, let's make a difference in maternity care.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Knowledge Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Current NMC Registration
- Experience in midwifery practice
- Completed preceptorship
- Practice Assessor/supervisor
Desirable criteria
- NIPE Qualification
- Competent in clinical skills required within the role e.g. cannulation/perineal suturing
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- IT Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Painter
- Job title
- Labour Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 6278188
- Additional information
Beth Rooney
Community Midwifery Manager
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