Job Description

Are you a dedicated midwife passionate about maternity vaccinations? Our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) has now opened its doors, and we are seeking experienced community midwives to join us as maternity vaccinators.



Here at SWB we pride ourselves on the way we support and nurture our colleagues and how we value progression for all of our midwives. We pride ourselves on offering appropriate support for those who require additional care in the community. Every service user is treated as an individual and their values are our values. SWB offers excellent career development opportunities for staff.



Why not come and have an informal chat over a coffee with one of our team leaders, or one of our midwives to see if SWB could be the change you are looking for. Please feel free to email us nicola.tomkins@nhs.net Deputy Matron for Community, we would love to see you, there is no obligation.



Experience of community based midwifery care is desirable but not essential, we are looking for a midwife vaccinator to run clinics from our hubs and a twilight service once per week from MMUH antenatal clinic 12-8pm.



Successful candidates will be required to upskill on vaccinating for seasonal flu, covid, pertussis and RSV with a good understanding of cold chain storage best practices.



You will be part of a supportive team with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously where required to increase vaccine uptake.



Training can be provided for up skilling (if required) and if you have particular interest in developing an area of your practice we will endeavor to accommodate this.



Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.



We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.



Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.



Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.



We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.?Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.



For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.