Clinical Lead Midwifery Led Unit | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a motivated midwife to join their Midwifery Led Unit. The role includes clinical leadership, providing specialist support, and ensuring positive birthing experiences. Suitable candidates must demonstrate excellent clinical skills and adaptability to changing environments. This position offers development opportunities within the maternity workforce and is open until October 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills in every aspect of midwifery.
• Ability to contribute to a positive birthing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the midwifery led team.
• Coordinate the efficient running of the unit and ensure excellent maternity care.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to work in a changing environment

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Midwifery Led Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of midwives that provide high standards of care using evidence based practice. The service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience. We welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas. We are a friendly and supportive team keen to gain the best out of every midwife. The service offers development opportunities and support for career progression within the Maternity workforce.

For full details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Role and Responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the midwifery led team and offer specialist support on all aspects of the Midwifery Led Unit (MLU). They will coordinate the safe, effective and efficient running of the unit by providing excellent maternity care for women and families. They will be an experienced resource for learners and visitors to the unit.

• Professional responsibilities
• Managerial responsibilities
• Educational requirements
• Resource management
• Follow local and national infection control guidelines and challenge poor practice when observed
• Report incidents and near misses as set out in local and Trust guidance

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in every aspect of midwifery. The service expects ability to work within a changing environment and to contribute to a positive birthing experience for women and families.

Additional Information

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024. UHLG is a large regional employer with a broad range of services. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibit sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine eligibility if offered this role. See: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. You should confirm your employment within your application form.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.