Autonomous Community Midwife – Band 6, Mid Argyll

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Community Midwife for the Mid Argyll locality on a fixed-term/secondment contract until September 2027. The post holder will provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and families in the locality.

You will support choice of birth setting, practice autonomously with support from Greater Glasgow and Clyde consultants, and participate in an on-call service to respond to obstetric emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and families within the Mid Argyll locality.
• Support women in their choice of place of birth and provide care under a community midwifery model.
• The midwife will practice autonomously with support from consultants from Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• There is an on call requirement to provide care during birth in out of hours and to respond to obstetric emergencies with support from on call GP and hospital staff.

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Community Midwife for the Mid Argyll locality on a fixed-term/secondment contract until September 2027. The post holder will provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and families in the locality.

You will support choice of birth setting, practice autonomously with support from Greater Glasgow and Clyde consultants, and participate in an on-call service to respond to obstetric emergencies.