UK-Based Internationally Educated Midwife (Adaptation Midwife)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

This post is for internationally trained midwives who currently reside in the UK and have not yet sat their NMC OSCE but have passed their OET (if needed) and CBT. The successful candidates will be recruited at a band 4 working under the supervision of a UK NMC Registrant, once successfully on the NMC Register the candidate will be uplifted to band 5 as per agenda for change model. The 18-month programme is broken down into 6 months as a pre-preceptorship midwife followed by a 12-month preceptorship programme.

During the pre-preceptorship period you will be supported to prepare for OSCE exam and focus on adapting to key midwifery skills such as waterbirth, epidural care, neonatal care and fetal monitoring.

To meet the criteria for this post, candidates must have a Valid CBT with at least 6 months before expiration and, if the NMC requires it from your country of training, English Language (IELTs/OET) to minimum NMC Standards (with at least 6 months before expiration):

•    IELTS – At least 7 for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least 6.5 for writing.
•    OET – At least grade B (350 or above) for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least grade C+ (300 or above) for writing

Interviews will encompass a written and clinical assessment followed by a panel interview, all stages of assessment are based on core midwifery knowledge and skills. Following a successful offer, sponsorship can be provided if required to work.

Main duties of the job

1. To actively participate in all activities, training and learning opportunities to achieve UK NMC Registration in a timely manner
2. To actively participate in and complete the UCLH Preceptorship programme which aligns to Capital Midwife programme and the National Preceptorship Framework.
3. To be able to support the maternity service needs in a full time capacity; including days and nights, Monday-Sunday including bank holidays as required
4. To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines as a midwife with facilitation for a defined group of women and their babies with minimal supervision in all Maternity Care settings.
5. The assessment of care and health education needs of women and their babies
6. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.
7. To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing Midwifery strategy:
8. Reviewing midwifery practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
9. Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
10. To participate in training programmes as appropriate.
11. To promote and maintain effective communication.
12. Create a supportive blame-free environment for staff and women
13. To teach, lead and manage qualified and other staff, including students and support staff

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Midwifery Programme of study or Nursing Programme with midwifery training
  • Valid English Language (IELTs/OET) to minimum NMC Standards*, or excellent communication skills if English Language exempt (minimum 6 months before expiry)
  • Valid Midwife CBT (minimum 6 months before expiry)
  • Willingness to commit to 12-month preceptorship programme
Desirable criteria
  • Neonatal course or relevant experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum one year experience post midwifery registration
  • Experience in labour room/ward, delivery room/ward over 6months that includes personally facilitating births within last 3 years
  • Proven track record of varied nurse-midwife skills and experiences caring for pregnant women
  • Clinical experience within health and social care settings in the UK
  • Experience providing midwife-led care during pregnancy, labour and/or postnatal period.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Organisational skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Able to prioritise complex demands and workload as required
Desirable criteria
  • Familiarity with basic IT applications
  • Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
  • Excellent negotiation skills

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
  • Highly professional role model

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding the needs of those from marginalised groups, and those at risk of or experiencing health inequalities

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential criteria
  • Comittment to completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly to meet service needs

Closing Date: 12 March 2025

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