Detailed job description and main responsibilities Medway Maternity Services support approximately 5,000 women and babies per annum. We are forward thinking with motivated midwives, obstetricians and support teams, who strive to improve the quality of the service that we offer to our women, their babies and their families. We have achieved and sustained Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3; won national awards including the RCM Team of the year in 2019 and provide a variety of professional development opportunities for all levels of staff.
If you are a registered band 6 midwife, or within 4 months of completing a preceptorship programme, and have experience of working within the NHS, we will welcome your application.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Demonstrates awareness of key issues currently impacting on the midwifery profession and service
• Demostrates understanding of national & local guidelines, policies & procedures

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience of providing midwifery care in both hospital and community services.
• Experience in providing midwifery care to mothers experiencing normal pregnancy and birth and those requiring obstetric care.

Skills Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude to personal growth & development

Values Based Question Essential criteria

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

We are committed to Equality of Opportunity for everyone and will guarantee an interview to any disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Medway Maritime Hospital is a smoke free site. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This will ensure that the hospital is a better place to work and a better place for our patients to be treated