Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 midwife to join our Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to providing supportive, compassionate care to women who may be facing difficult decisions regarding their pregnancy and screening results.

The role involves assisting in coordinating the antenatal screening and newborn bloodspot programme, counselling expectant parents on their screening choices and options following an unexpected result. You will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with external agencies such as sexual health services, external screening labs, other hospital trust screening teams and NHS England.

The successful applicant will be an experienced band 6 midwife motivated, compassionate and supportive of womens’ choices with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing high quality care. This is a great opportunity for a new challenge and to expand your skills and knowledge in a varied and interesting role.

Main duties of the job

We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services. Here at Stoke Mandeville, we are passionate about ensuring service users have a positive experience each and every time and are committed to listening to their voices and how they want their services to be designed.

The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations. You can expect a warm welcome at Stoke Mandeville from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. We are passionate about supporting all those who work in the maternity department to fulfil their ambitions and achieve safe, high quality standards of care. The post holder will receive a full orientation to the team and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.