Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 9 months (Secondment/Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 320-W&C-1022
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Core Midwife - Postnatal and Antenatal Ward
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, proactive, compassionate and enthusiastic band 6 midwife to join our core team on a 9 month fixed term/secondment. We are looking for someone who is positive about change, with excellent communication skills.
You will be responsible for the general running of the ward, supporting the Midwives, MCA/MSW, Receptionists, and Modern Housekeepers.
A supportive induction will be put in place for successful candidates.
If you would like to know more about this role, you are welcome to have a shadow day.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Main duties of the job
- Based on the Maternity Ward as a Band 6 core team Midwife in charge of the 61 bedded ward which cares for antenatal women, postnatal women, and women having an induction of labour
- Have an oversight of all the women and staff on the ward, and to work closely with other areas within the hospital in particular PAU and Labour Ward to maintain bed flow.
- Excellent communication skills to work alongside the MDT team, including the obstetricians, neonatologist, Anaesthetist, physiotherapist, and Audiology.
- Knowledge of the clinical guidelines and support the staff with any changes that effect current practice.
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding, and work closely with the safeguarding team to ensure safety of vulnerable women and babies.
- Maintain stock levels including medicines and have regular communication with Pharmacy.
- You will be expected to escalate any concerns when necessary to the appropriate manager/matron and/or Consultant.
Closing date of applications: 8 May 2025
Interview date: 23 May 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education, Traininig & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- SSSA trained or previous mentor qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience as a band 6 midwife, including working in acute settings
- Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
- Post graduation experience of student supervision and assessment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge or experience of working in a Continuity of Carer model
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
- Post graduation experience of student supervision and assessment
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in skills such as cannulation, IVIs, speculums & propess package
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
- Steph Steel
- Job title
- Senior Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07799337577
- Additional information
Siobhan Killeen 07879115878
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