Job overview

**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

The purpose of this post is to train Registered Adult nurses in Midwifery practice. The intensive training nature of the post requires the post holder to work under supervision across all areas of maternity care, contributing to the delivery of care to women and their babies whilst developing knowledge, skills and competence to attain an MSc Midwifery qualification and Midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

To communicate effectively with women and birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages under the supervision of the Registered Midwife (Practice Supervisor/Assessor).

To role model the trust values, including compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.