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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Daytime including weekends)
Job ref
320-W&C-1067
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
17/09/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Elective Caesarean Section Midwife

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We require experienced Midwives to work with our elective caesarean section team.  Our ELLSCS is predominately week days with some Saturday morning cases.

We are looking for an experienced midwife to join this team and be able to work in a flexible manner within the acute setting to meet service needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate midwife to join our team and provide specialised care to women/birthing people undergoing elective caesarean sections. 

The successful candidate will have a strong background in obstetrics and midwifery, with a focus on supporting women/birthing people throughout the entire birthing process.

 

Main duties of the job

As a midwife for elective caesarean cases, you will play a crucial role in advocating for women/birthing people, providing emotional support, and ensuring the safety and well-being of both the mother/birthing person and newborn during the surgical birth experience.

The role will incorporate working collaboratively with the theatre and recovery nurses to maintain safety within the theatre and recovery environment and support with neonatal care.

The job will entail preparing women/birthing people for theatre, accompanying and supporting them.

Closing date of applications: 3 September 2025

Date of interview: 17 September 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered band 6 Midwife
Desirable criteria
  • NLS trained

Midwifery experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of both elective and emergency caesarean sections

Team working

Essential criteria
  • Works effectively within a multi-professional team

Knowledge of pre and post op care

Essential criteria
  • Has knowledge of pre and post operative care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kaija Charles-Roe
Job title
Senior Midwife
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 88178
Additional information

Additional contact Madi Foki or Michelle Jordan-Davies 

01332 785467

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