Specialist Clinical Scientist

3 months ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Midwives to join the Maternity Services of Swansea Bay University Health Board as Band 6 Midwives.

There are various full time and part time posts available across our Obstetric Unit. Successful applicants must have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Midwifery practice and will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth either within a geographical area or the hospital setting.

Ensuring women have access to midwifery support, expertise and advice on a 24-hour basis. The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward or equivalent sphere of midwifery.

The post Holder will maintain active NMC registration meeting all revalidation requirements.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Swansea Bay University Health Board covers a population of around 390,000 in Neath/Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. 

Our values were developed by listening to our service users, the community and our staff. They show our commitment to equality and are at the centre of everything we do. These are; caring for each other, working together and always improving and this is something that we in maternity service, strive for each and every day. 

Located in the heart of the amazing coastline of Swansea Bay, the University Health Board is the main provider of elective and acute hospital services for the population of West Wales. The University Health Board’s catchment stretches from the fringes of the lush dramatic landscape of the Neath Valley and the stunningly beautiful Gower coast to the bustling University City of Swansea and surrounding areas. Whilst our hospitals and clinics provide the care and treatments for the population, our locations provide the respite and recharge spaces that support positive long term health and wellbeing.

Singleton Hospital, overlooking Swansea Bay, hosts a range of maternity services across the site. Theses include;

Antenatal clinics

Day assessment unit

Acute assessment unit

Ante-natal ward

Our midwifery led bay birth unit

Labour ward

Post natal ward

Obstetric theatre 

Close links with our tertiary neonatal unit on site and transitionary care unit on antenatal ward. 

Alongside Singleton Hospital, we have a Community Midwifery Team who support patients in the community.

Neath/Port Talbot Hospital was opened in 2003 and has roughly 200 beds. Our Maternity services in NPT comprise of: 

Ante-natal clinics 

Day Assessment Unit

Midwifery Led Unit 

We also have a Community Midwifery Team in Neath/Port Talbot who will support patients in the community. 

For more information about the roles we have in SBUHB Maternity Services and what it is like to live and work in the area, please take a look at our recruitment webpage:- 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Appropriate registration with NMC Educated to degree level Completion of the new Midwives competency programme - if applicable Evidence of recent CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of clinical practice Experience of teaching and supporting others Ability to work alone or part of a team Knowledge and understanding of current maternity service issues Evidence of multi-disciplinary working

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Effective communication skills Demonstrate diplomacy, empathy and neutrality Ability to utilise knowledge of senior staff & the clinical supervisors for midwives Leadership, negotiation and consultation skills Ability to practice and contribute to evidence based care

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to motivate and promote team working Open and approachable High level of personal integrity Flexible approach and ability to work in either unit of the Health Board and in working patterns

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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