Registered Midwife

This is a rotational post and the post holder is required to work in all areas within the Maternity Services providing antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The post holder will participate in quality improvements, and service developments.

The post holder will have an annual appraisal and undertake continuing professional development. It is expected that midwives work autonomously within the Trust guidelines and sphere of professional practice.

Main duties of the job

Promote continuity of care to provide a high standard of midwifery care to mother and baby and to provide help and support to the family unit.

Actively promote the concept of total holistic woman centred care within the maternity services offering choice to women regarding place of birth.

Is designated to take charge regularly of the Ward/Department in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.

Is expected to take part in the appraisal process, to supervise, mentor and provide preceptorship for junior staff.

Is able and expected to teach, lead and manage qualified and other staff, including students and student midwives.

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.