Charge Midwife

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Charge Midwife / Community Team Leader to enhance their Maternity & Neonates Team. This pivotal role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while ensuring compliance with NHS standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on individualized patient care. Join a team dedicated to serving diverse communities and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes. If you're passionate about midwifery and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Sick leave support

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration.
• Postgraduate expertise and management qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care across all maternity service areas.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, woman- and baby-centered care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Presentation Skills

Strategic Working Ability

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Postgraduate expertise and management qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Charge Midwife / Community Team Leader to join the Maternity & Neonates Team at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Charge Midwife in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, woman- and baby-centered care.

The post involves providing individualized patient care, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care across all maternity service areas, ensuring compliance with NHS Lanarkshire policies and statutory requirements in line with NMC standards.

Contract Type

Band 7 / 2x Permanent Posts / Part-time / 34.5 hours & 21 hours

About NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a team serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care services through various partnerships.

Why Join Us?

Discover a supportive environment to develop your skills and career. Benefits include:

• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service length
• 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance
• Sick leave and other support services

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration
• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Postgraduate expertise and management qualification or equivalent
• CPD in area of practice, leadership skills, excellent communication, and IT skills

Preferred Skills

• Current midwifery/nursing experience
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strategic working ability
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving license

Further Information

For more details, contact Carole Burns at [e-mail] or Devon Westwater at [e-mail]. Please include the job title and reference number in your email.

Refer to the Job Description and our recruitment webpage for additional information.

Application Guidance

• Apply early; posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Help with application process: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Check email regularly for updates.

NHS Lanarkshire values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must submit authentic responses; AI-generated content is discouraged. Confirm your eligibility to work in the UK as per the provided guidelines.