Midwife (Band 6), Guernsey
Grade: Band 6 £43,954 - £52,932 BAR £54,643 - £59,343 per annum.
Full Time
The States of Guernsey are looking to appoint a Band 6 Midwife, within Hospital Services. They will be directly responsible for the provision of midwifery care to mothers and their families, both in the hospital and community setting within a consultant led, team midwifery system of care, with a significant emphasis on multi-disciplinary working. The post holder will ensure accurate and contemporaneous records are kept of all care, information and advice given, of visits made and of the progress of each woman, reporting any deviations from the norm to the ward manager, obstetrician or registered medical practitioner.
Why Guernsey:
- Excellent health service
- Career progression opportunities
- Beautiful island location in the English Channel, between UK and France
- Generous relocation package provided.
- Tax capped at 20%.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
· Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration
· Diploma in Midwifery Studies
· Completed preceptorship programme.
· Experience of practicing midwifery in a full range of clinical settings
· Evidence of contributing to midwifery practice or education and training
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
· Presentation skills
· Computer literacy
· Articulate and knowledgeable in current midwifery issues
· Displays an understanding of the change management process.
· Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
· Effective team worker
· Enthusiastic and motivated
· Car driver
· Equality and diversity awareness
· Assertive and innovative
· Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
· Degree in Midwifery Studies
· Development of a community role
· Experience in guideline and policy development
· Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
· Experience of producing reports and presenting findings to the multi-disciplinary team
Note:
Our client offers a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to their competitive pay (better than the UK) and annual bonus and additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years’ service*.
Furthermore, our client offers subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone, and an 8-year employment permit for those wishing to bring a partner or family.
*Terms and conditions apply to all bonuses, relocation package, accommodation, travel and employment permits.
To apply:
Email an updated CV to; [email protected]
Phone for further information: +353 91 507504.
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