Job overview

Maternity Services are provided over 3 sites and we are able to offer women and staff the 4 birthing environment, home, freestanding birth centre, alongside birth centre and obstetric labour ward.

The environment in the Prince Charles Site level 2 has undergone major refurbishment in 2019. We offer care to women in our obstetric unit and we have an alongside midwifery led unit.  We have increased the number of pools to 3 and are able to offer in addition a bereavement room and generally an enhanced environment for both women and staff.

Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend is a Level 2 Maternity Unit. We are able to offer low risk women the opportunity to labour and birth in our alongside Midwifery Led room, the Bluebell Suite and in our newly refurbished Birthing Pool room on the obstetric unit. Our Obstetric services support women requiring increased surveillance during labour.

These posts are fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Provide all aspects of midwifery care for low risk pregnant women in both the community and hospital setting.  The Post Holder, as a registered Midwife, will practice autonomously using knowledge, skills and abilities for safe, effective practice without direct supervision.  
• Care of high risk women will be in conjunction with the Obstetric Medical Team.  
• Deputise as Ward Manager/Team Leader in their absence.  They will delegate duties appropriately to junior members of staff eg. junior midwives, student midwives, student nurses and nursing assistants.   
• Be responsible for the assessment, planning development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients in all areas of Maternity service. 
• Ensure the provision of the highest standards of care, which reflects the quality standards and the HB mission. 
• Will be expected to manage the clinical environment in the absence of the Ward Manager/Team Leader, which will involve organisation of workload and delegation of duties. 
• Under the direction of a Band 7 Midwife and in conjunction with the medical team, will provide maternity care for high risk women eg. women in premature labour. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.