Midwife

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) Maternity Services are seeking to recruit Band 6 Midwives to work in this large and busy city service. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, dedication and a commitment to working in collaboration with women and in partnership with other agencies, supporting the vision of continuity, choice and exemplary care for women and their families in accordance with the national agenda for maternity transformation and local UHS Trust Values. ABOUT THE TEAM UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community across the region with the team working flexibility across boundaries. As a Trust, we recognise the importance of a positive workforce culture, as well as individual job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for staff. The trust values enable us to invest in people valuing each and every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities making for improved team working. We would be delighted to welcome new joiners and strive to ensure they feel well supported in their new role. This exciting recruitment opportunity is not one to be missed! The Maternity Services aim to offer a multitude of possibilities for career progression and professional development for those band 6 midwives who wish to expand their knowledge, experience and skills. Following the success of our bespoke Preceptorship Programme, we have seen a significant number of new midwifery recruits over the last 12 months. In turn, it is recognised that our Band 6 midwives play an essential role in supporting and mentoring junior team members and are a highly valued part of the workforce. The service recognises that band 6 midwives are our future aspiring leaders, managers and Specialist Practitioners and therefore we look to ensure that as a band 6 you receive appropriate training and education and appropriate supportive responsibility within the clinical settings to help you achieve your career development. In support of our strategy for supporting succession planning, Maternity Services are proud to have fully implemented Management Development Programme aimed specifically for band 6 midwives who are wishing to develop their midwifery career. This initiative has already proved extremely popular, whilst serving to promote an ethos of transparency and equality across the team, as well as a greater understanding of individual roles and responsibilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Maternity Services provides band 6 midwives with an excellent, comprehensive induction and bespoke development package to enable career progression with broad options for working across a variety of clinical settings. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful candidate will be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges that will be obtainable as they become part of the Maternity team. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete