Job Description
Job summary Join our Team of Dedicated Midwives at King's Mill Hospital Are you a talented and compassionate Band 6 Registered Midwife looking for an exciting career opportunity? Look no further! Sherwood Forest Hospitals are currently seeking enthusiastic midwives to join our exceptional team on a permanent basis, either on a full-time or part-time basis. At King's Mill Hospital, we pride ourselves on the provision of the highest quality patient care. We believe in the power of personal actions and evidence-based woman-centered care, and we are committed to delivering it through a variety of models. As a midwife with us, you will play a vital role in supporting women through their pregnancy journey, birth experiences, and postnatal care. Key Responsibilities: Work clinically as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide 24-hour cover within a duty rota. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, providing an individual woman-centered plan of care. Effectively communicate with women and their families, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Promote the standards of the Baby Friendly Initiative and assist women in establishing their lactation and feeding techniques. Collaborate with other agencies to address Safeguarding Children, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse issues. Join us in providing exceptional care and support to women and their families. Apply today! Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please, refer to the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 214-W&C-7188952 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please, refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please, refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of professional development Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Experience of working in all clinical settings Understanding of cultural diversity Good understanding and experience with safeguarding policies and working with vulnerable families Qualification & Further Training Essential Registered Midwife Diploma/Degree level or equivalent Further professional development Mentor/Teaching Qualification/equivalent Desirable NIPE trained Leadership course/equivalent NLS/ALS course PROMPT Training Skills & Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Desirable Lone working Time Management Champion role within midwifery practice Contractual requirements Essential NMC registration Adherence to Trust policy and guidelines Ability to travel between sites To work flexibly to the requirements of the post Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of professional development Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Experience of working in all clinical settings Understanding of cultural diversity Good understanding and experience with safeguarding policies and working with vulnerable families Qualification & Further Training Essential Registered Midwife Diploma/Degree level or equivalent Further professional development Mentor/Teaching Qualification/equivalent Desirable NIPE trained Leadership course/equivalent NLS/ALS course PROMPT Training Skills & Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Desirable Lone working Time Management Champion role within midwifery practice Contractual requirements Essential NMC registration Adherence to Trust policy and guidelines Ability to travel between sites To work flexibly to the requirements of the post 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, NG17 4JL Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom