Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Our services
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has around 1.2 million patient contacts a year.
We provide healthcare to the people of Swindon and the surrounding areas, offering the latest treatments and care in hospital, in the local community and in people's own homes.
We provide a range of specialist services from the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, located just off junction 15 of the M4.
Our large and modern hospital has around 480 beds, numerous outpatient clinics, CT and MRI scanners, maternity services, an Intensive Care Unit, an Urgent Care Centre and a 24/7 Emergency Department.
We also support people to stay well and out of hospital, to manage long term conditions and provide care in local community facilities and in people's own homes across Swindon.
Our people
We have a team of 4,500 highly skilled, dedicated and compassionate staff working in the Great Western Hospital and within community healthcare facilities and people's homes across Swindon.
To find out more about joining the team please see Working for us .
Our management
As a foundation trust we are a membership organisation accountable to local people, patients, staff, members and governors.
We have 12,000 members living in our local communities who can have a say in how we provide our services.
Members' views are represented by a Council of Governors who can challenge the Trust Board on their decisions.
To find out more about the Trust Board please see Management structure .
We are always seeking to recruit new members - to find out more please see Members and Governors .
How we are regulated
We have more freedom to explore different ways of developing our services, but we are still closely inspected to make sure we meet rigorous NHS standards.
The independent regulators, NHS Improvement and the Care Quality Commission, regulate all foundation trusts to ensure that they meet the required national standards of quality, care and financial sustainability.
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Key details
Location
SiteGreat Western HospitalAddressMarlborough RoadTownSwindonPostcodeSN3 6BBMajor / Minor RegionWiltshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week (Rota/Nights/days)
Salary
Salary£29,970 - £44,962 per annum pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS: Band 5 or 6)
Specialty
Main areaMidwifery
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
Band 5 and 6 Midwives - Full or Part Time roles
( Please note, if you prefer working on a part-time basis you will receive a salary on a pro rata basis subject to hours offered)
……it’s an exciting yet challenging time for the Maternity Services at GWH, as we embrace a period of improvement and development
As part of this we have a number of opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our fabulous team in all Maternity settings.
We have a fantastic package for Newly qualified midwives and a dedicated Preceptorship Lead Midwife who provides invaluable support to guide you through.
We are looking for midwives who can demonstrate kindness and compassion and are passionate about providing gold standard care to the families who choose to birth with us.
Advert
The post holder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal periods. The midwifery care is provided both in hospital, Birth Centre, Day assessment Unit, Maternity Triage, Transitional Care Unit and community settings including the management of individual caseloads, clients and/or ward areas.
Working for our organisation
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team. We are committed to providing high quality, family-centred care.
Are you self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team. If you are this midwife and would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in a post with us – please apply today!
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive an orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a truly remarkable and rewarding career.
Here at GWH, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 4000 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to boast a collocated birth centre, home birth service, Day Assessment and Maternity Triage, so it really is an exciting time to come and work with us.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
Eligibility for this role requires:
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
- Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications B6
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Valid Driving Licence
Desirable criteria
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience B6
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
Experience B5
Essential criteria
- Experience gained through training
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
Documents
- Midwife Band 5 JD (, 116.4)PDFKB
- Midwife Band 6 JD (, 120.0)PDFKB
- Recruitment Jobs Pack (, 1.1)PDFMB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameAngela WillisJob titleSenior MidwifeEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01793 604836Additional information
Ellie McIntosh
