Job summary

• Toassistthe registeredmidwifein the delivery of high quality and person-canteredcare.

• To provide fundamentalmidwiferycare

• To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities underdirect or indirect supervision by a registeredmidwife, having been assessed asdeemedcompetentin the activitiesrequired.

• Tomaintainhighclinicalstandards

• Tohelpmaintainacleanandsafewardenvironment.

• Tocontributestowardsthe department andorganisationin the provision of a safeandcaring environment.

• Thepostholdermayberequiredtoworkanywherewithin theTrust.

Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, includingnursingandmedicalstaff, alliedhealthprofessionalsandrelevant supportworkers.

Main duties of the job

• Liaiseswithmembersoftheteamwithintheward/department,to ensurecareisdeliveredtothepatientbotheffectivelyandefficiently.

• Updatesregisteredstaffinatimelymannerofanydeteriorationofthepatient'sclinicalcondition.

• Maintainsconfidentialitythroughout allcommunication.

• Maintainseffectivecommunicationsbetweenpatients,theirrelatives/carersandtheteamwithin thedepartmentunderthe directionofaregisteredmidwife.

• Welcomingpatientsandtheirrelativestotheward/department.

• Awareness and understanding of patient-by-patient passports around care needs,supportinganddemonstrating1:1/enhancedcaresupervisionusingtactandempathy, supporting communication through alternative meansi.e.picture boards,whiteboardsor other.Alwaysproviding patientreassurance.

About us

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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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 visionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our missionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our carevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS8292199

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, and Training

Desirable

• Care Certificate/working towards
• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person centred care.

Knowledge, Skills, and competence

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
• Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
• A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications, and Training Desirable Care Certificate/working towards Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English) Experience Essential Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role. Desirable Experience of providing person centred care. Knowledge, Skills, and competence Essential An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy. Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work. Good verbal and written English communication skills. The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients. A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting. Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)