Antenatal Ward Lead Midwife | Band 6 Specialist Care

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Rishton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking experienced midwives to join the Band 6 maternity ward core team. You will provide antenatal care to women and birthing people in a supportive, woman-centered environment.

You will work within a collaborative MDT, uphold high professional standards, and mentor junior staff while pursuing ongoing professional development and skills enhancement. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and effective communication.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is essential.
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards after 18 months in post.
• Evidence of continuing education or development must be shown.
• Recent care experience in antenatal ward inpatient setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage obstetric emergencies and use clinical governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support maternity ward manager in safe, effective area management including personnel and systems.
• Provide role modelling and professional leadership within the team.
• Coordinate care delivery through supervision of less experienced staff.
• Deliver high standard midwifery care aligned with local and national standards.
• Set and monitor care standards to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Proactively manage risk and ensure patient safety and hygiene compliance.
• Communicate information across MDT and external organisations to ensure seamless care.
• Promote health education and equality in care.
• Support ward leads and mentor junior staff and learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Advocacy

Education

NMC Registration

Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards

Continuing professional development

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking experienced midwives to join the Band 6 maternity ward core team. You will provide antenatal care to women and birthing people in a supportive, woman-centered environment.

You will work within a collaborative MDT, uphold high professional standards, and mentor junior staff while pursuing ongoing professional development and skills enhancement. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and effective communication.