A course for students, newly qualified midwives, or anyone else writing an application for getting a band 5 position - though this will be helpful for anyone getting a band 6 position too!

This video course will take you through writing the ‘supporting information’ bit of your application. You will generally get 1500 words and be asked to explore:

‘supporting information, particular talents and strengths, what you can personally offer and what sets you apart from your peers’

Or something similar - we will cover meeting these criteria.

Together we will work out how to:

• Ensure you are demonstrating the key aspects of the personal specification and job description

• Show your best skills in your writing

• Use the values of the trust to demonstrate who you are as a midwife

• Practice deep empathy for the managers reading, and communicate what you can offer professionally and with confidence

In this course, we will explore the following:

• Why ‘standing out’ is a red herring which will can put your fire out, and what to think about instead

• How to write a wholehearted application even while knowing that midwifery is facing significant limitations; why being part of and a witness to change is affirming to your work as a newly qualified midwife

• The recent failures in care identified by the Ockenden and other reports, and how to show you understand your biggest responsibilities as a band 5 midwife

• How to include your passion for inclusive care which aims for equality and allyship

• How to discuss your own experience of giving birth, or caring for someone you love, as this is relevant and formative

Course Modules:

• Pulling from the Job Description and Personal Specification

• Writing an Introduction

• Clinical Skills

• Academic Experience

• Personal Experience

• Previous Career Experience

• Writing a Conclusion

• Tailoring your Application for a Particular Job

Further Information:

I would suggest accessing this course on a PC/Tablet instead of a phone, as I will screen share and show you stage by stage how to complete this critical piece of writing.

Introductory Offer Prices: