An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 midwife to join our Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to providing supportive, compassionate care to women who may be facing difficult decisions regarding their pregnancy and screening results.
The role involves assisting in coordinating the antenatal screening and newborn bloodspot programme, counselling expectant parents on their screening choices and options following an unexpected result. You will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with external agencies such as sexual health services, external screening labs, other hospital trust screening teams and NHS England.
The successful applicant will be motivated, compassionate and supportive of womens’ choices with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing high quality care. This is a great opportunity for a new challenge and to expand your skills and knowledge in a varied and interesting role.
Main duties of the job
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services. Here at Stoke Mandeville, we are passionate about ensuring service users have a positive experience each and every time and are committed to listening to their voices and how they want their services to be designed.
The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations. You can expect a warm welcome at Stoke Mandeville from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. We are passionate about supporting all those who work in the maternity department to fulfil their ambitions and achieve safe, high quality standards of care. The post holder will receive a full orientation to the team and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
- Knowledge of responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974
- Knowledge of NMC Code
- Clinical Skills relevant to post.
- Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
- Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
- Commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Able to identify problems and recommend solutions
- IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
- Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
- Good record keeping skills
- Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
- Able to organise complex packages of patient care
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients
- Good Presentation Skills
- Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure with check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Experience
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding issues/working with vulnerable families
- Experience of implementing antenatal screening
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Accredited Mentorship course
- Diploma / Degree level
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor
- Evidence of Further Study
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites.
- Ability to work internal rotation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
