The closing date is 12 March 2025
Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Job summary
This post is for internationally trained midwives who currently reside in the UK and have not yet sat their NMC OSCE but have passed their OET (if needed) and CBT. The successful candidates will be recruited at a band 4 working under the supervision of a UK NMC Registrant, once successfully on the NMC Register the candidate will be uplifted to band 5 as per agenda for change model. The 18-month programme is broken down into 6 months as a pre-preceptorship midwife followed by a 12-month preceptorship programme.
During the pre-preceptorship period you will be supported to prepare for OSCE exam and focus on adapting to key midwifery skills such as waterbirth, epidural care, neonatal care and fetal monitoring.
To meet the criteria for this post, candidates must have a Valid CBT with at least 6 months before expiration and, if the NMC requires it from your country of training, English Language (IELTs/OET) to minimum NMC Standards (with at least 6 months before expiration):
o IELTS – At least 7 for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least 6.5 for writing.o OET – At least grade B (350 or above) for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least grade C+ (300 or above) for writing
Interviews will encompass a written and clinical assessment followed by a panel interview, all stages of assessment are based on core midwifery knowledge and skills. Following a successful offer, sponsorship can be provided if required to work.
Main duties of the job
1. To actively participate in all activities, training and learning opportunities to achieve UK NMC Registration in a timely manner 2. To actively participate in and complete the UCLH Preceptorship programme which aligns to CapitalMidwife programme and the National Preceptorship Framework. 3. To be able to support the maternity service needs in a full time capacity; including days and nights, Monday-Sunday including bank holidays as required 4. To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines as a midwife with facilitation for a defined group of women and their babies with minimal supervision in all Maternity Care settings. 5. The assessment of care and health education needs of women and their babies 6. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department. 7. To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing Midwifery strategy: 8. Reviewing midwifery practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice. 9. Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives. 10. To participate in training programmes as appropriate. 11. To promote and maintain effective communication. 12. Create a supportive blame-free environment for staff and women 13. To teach, lead and manage qualified and other staff, including students and support staff
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery Programme of study or Nursing Programme with midwifery training
- Valid English Language (IELTs/OET) to minimum NMC Standards*, or excellent communication skills if English Language exempt (minimum 6 months before expiry)
- Valid Midwife CBT (minimum 6 months before expiry)
- Willingness to commit to 12-month preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Neonatal course or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum one year experience post midwifery registration
- Experience in labour room/ward, delivery room/ward over 6months that includes personally facilitating births within last 3 years
- Proven track record of varied nurse-midwife skills and experiences caring for pregnant women
- Clinical experience within health and social care settings in the UK
- Experience providing midwife-led care during pregnancy, labour and/or postnatal period.
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise complex demands and workload as required
Desirable
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
Communication
Essential
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Excellent negotiation skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Highly professional role model
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
Desirable
- Understanding the needs of those from marginalised groups, and those at risk of or experiencing health inequalities
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Comittment to completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
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).