We are recruiting for an experienced midwife into our Homebirth Team at Haywards Heath and Brighton
- The Homebirth Team provide antenatal care for women and people from 34 weeks pregnant, through the intrapartum & postnatal period. Most women and people are low risk obstetrically but occasionally women and people decide to birth at home outside of the trust's guidelines. HB midwives should be confident and competent to facilitate physiological birth, and manage obstetric emergencies in the home setting. Homebirth Midwives work closely with the Consultant Midwife, SECAMB and the MDT to provide safe and respectful care to women and people.
All applicants must be aware that this is a 24 hour 7 day a week service and you will work long days, nights and weekend shifts or an "on-call" model of care provision.
Please note this is a fixed term 12 month position.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To Provide a high standard of Midwifery care to women and pregnant people during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in both Acute and Primary Care Settings according to Trust Policies and Standards. As a qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide the necessary supervision, care and advice to women and pregnant people during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries under their own responsibility and carry out care of the newborn. Homebirth midwives are required to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s “Midwives Rules". The post holder requires excellent communication skills and an ability to mange their own workload.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicky Greenfield Job title: Community Midwifery Matron Email address: nicola.greenfield1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07917 751709
Please email with any questions and queries
For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs
