Community Midwife Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, caring, and considerate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you find fulfillment in helping others and achieving a sense of purpose in your work? If so, our community teams at Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull Hospitals want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Midwife to join our dedicated team.

Our community midwifery teams care for a diverse range of women and families, providing high-quality midwifery care. We operate under a named midwife model, working within GP practices, children’s centres, and offering home visits. Led by the Community Matron, each team is made up of Team Leaders, Community Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, and Community Administrators. You will be well supported with a personalized orientation on joining the team.

Together, we are united in delivering exceptional care to the people and communities of Birmingham and Solihull. We’re looking for like-minded individuals who share our commitment to providing the best possible care for mothers and babies. We’ll support you in the rest of your journey.

Please note: To apply for this role, you must have a UK NMC Pin and a valid UK driving license.

Join our Virtual Recruitment Event on Wednesday 5th March
For more details, contact Sarah.manton@uhb.nhs.uk.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate midwifery care using a holistic, women-centered, and evidence-based approach.
• Support, supervise, and teach less experienced staff, students, and support workers in clinical and non-clinical procedures. Serve as a practice assessor and mentor as required.
• Perform and maintain required clinical procedures competently.
• Operate clinical equipment proficiently, completing necessary training as required.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the wider healthcare team.
• Prioritize your workload effectively to meet the needs of the service.
• Participate in the on-call rota to support women who choose to labour at home or in the Birth Centre.
• Take the lead in providing total care and support for women requesting a homebirth.
• Utilize advanced physical skills when appropriate, including suturing both at home and in hospital settings.
• Provide all relevant forms of care, including emergency interventions, in both community and hospital environments.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance by reporting serious incidents and actively participating in service development.
• Engage in parent education programs within both the hospital and community settings.

About Us:

Recognized as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, we are driven by our vision to Build Healthier Lives. To make this vision a reality, we need exceptional staff.

Our commitment to our employees is to create the best possible workplace. We are dedicated to:

• Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, with flexible working options where possible.
• Offering a wide range of training and development opportunities to support both personal and career growth.

At UHB, we are committed to fairness, inclusion, and equity of opportunity. We work actively to remove barriers and ensure that all staff reach their full potential, thrive, and achieve their ambitions in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organization, driven by our diverse staff networks and supported by the Fairness Taskforce at Board level. We empower staff to challenge discriminatory behaviors and bring their whole selves to work in a kinder, more connected environment.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a smoke-free hospital.

Job Description:
For a detailed job description, please refer to the attached document.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Registered Midwife on the NMC Register
• Diploma/BSc in Midwifery Studies

Desirable:

• Examination of the Newborn (NIPE)
• Mentor/Assessor training or willingness to work towards it
• Newborn Life Support Training

Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in various settings, applying all midwifery skills
• Understanding of child protection processes and the mental health act
• Knowledge of current and emerging healthcare issues
• Experience in caring for at-risk/socially excluded service users

Desirable:

• Experience in attending home births

Additional Criteria:

Essential:

• Ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the Department and Directorate
• Empathy and communication skills when discussing treatment with women and families
• Full UK/EU driving license
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required

For Applicants Requiring Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and will be considered along with other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they’ve lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Professional Registration:
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, please see the NHS Careers website.

For Application Assistance:
Contact: Sarah Manton
Email: Sarah.manton@uhb.nhs.uk
Phone: 07957 645660

We look forward to your application!