Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are welcoming applications from Band 5 Nurses who would like experience in a maternity setting prior to developing their career in Midwifery.

We are a progressive unit offering personal and professional development opportunities, and opportunities to be involved in Quality Improvement projects.

So why should you work for us?

• Our unit is progressing with BFI accreditation
• Staff are supported on Leadership programmes including Mary Seacole, along with clinical based programmes including High Dependency
• Staff are supported on development programmes working toward leadership roles.
• DAISY international recognition award scheme .
• Collaborative support from a dedicated team.

Your role will involve working with the multidisciplinary team to support the care of women and families on Orchard Maternity Ward. You will provide care to women who have recently given birth including women who have had caesarean sections.

This role is a crucial part of the team and you will be provided an option to study on a post registration midwifery programme to become a registered Midwife.

If you have passion and flare for providing compassionate care then this is the job for you!

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for details of the job role and responsibilities