Midwife (Newly Qualified) - Maternity

Job overview

*Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached*

**This post is suitable for 3rd year student Midwives who qualify in September 2026 up to March 2027** Please note this does not include International Midwives.

The University Hospital Tees Maternity Service is undergoing an exciting transformation. As part of these developments we would like to invite enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Newly Qualified Midwives that aspire to work Collaboratively, be Respectful and Empathetic towards colleagues and our service users accordingly.

We offer a comprehensive induction package and ongoing professional development to support you in your role, providing and co-ordinating antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for both Midwife and Consultant led care.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative, experienced and motivated Band 5 Midwives to join our team at University Hospital Tees at both our North and South Tees Hospitals.

This is an exciting transformational time within the service, with various new roles being put into place to support the current and future service provision.

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You will be expected to work autonomously within guidelines and the sphere of professional practice to implement individualised midwifery care in partnership with the women.

You will be able to provide continuity throughout the antenatal, birth and postnatal period; whilst ensuring the woman’s physical, psychological, emotional and social needs are holistically cared for.

Effective multi-disciplinary working is essential and midwives are expected to communicate effectively to guarantee appropriate, safe care is delivered.

To participate in the design and development of new ways of working that benefit the woman and their families whilst improving the working conditions of the team.

To work as a member of the midwifery team within a multi-disciplinary environment giving care and support to women in the Hospital and Community and Birth Centre settings.

The post-holder has a defined sphere of practice and should provide motivation within a midwifery team and be a resource for knowledge and clinical expertise.

To achieve the highest possible standard of care ensuring that resources are utilised effectively and efficiently referring to the attention of the Line Manager recommendations.

To participate in the development of staff as appropriate, ensuring resources are utilised effectively and efficiently, taking responsibility for the area of practice referring and consulting with the Line Manager.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will provide and coordinate antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care for both traditional and CoC midwife led care models and consultant led women.

Duites will include:

* Maintain NMC registration and ensure that Revalidation is up to date. Practice in accordance with the NMC the Code and the Standards.

* Ensure that other NMC documents and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations

* Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible

* To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance quality of care for clients

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.