Community Midwife

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aviemore; On-site; CLP 48,183,000 - 58,327,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a capable NMC Registered Midwife to join the Badenoch & Strathspey Community Midwifery Team in Aviemore. The role involves delivering antenatal and postnatal care in the community and running satellite clinics within the Badenoch & Strathspey area.

The post requires a flexible, team-focused midwife with a commitment to woman-centred care. Applicants should be available for a 7-day service with on-call duties for Home Birth and Domino services.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Full UK driving licence and own car.
• Band 6 level experience desirable.
• Flexibility to work across 7-day service.

Responsibilities

• Run satellite clinics and provide antenatal and postnatal care in the community.
• Work flexibly across Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams as required.
• Provide Home Birth and Domino services on on-call basis.

Skills

Flexibility

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Patient safety focus

Education

NMC Registered Midwife

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and NMC Registered Midwife to join the Badenoch & Strathspey Community Midwifery Team, NHS Highland.

The team is based in Aviemore, within the Cairngorm National Park, and provides community midwifery care across the Badenoch & Strathspey area, including clinics in Aviemore, Kingussie and Grantown‑on‑Spey. The team provides caseload care for approximately 115 women per year, delivering high‑quality, woman‑centred care within both clinic and home settings.

The post holder will undertake a range of duties including running satellite clinics and providing antenatal and postnatal care in the community. There may be occasions where the post holder is required to work flexibly across other Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams, in line with service needs.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A commitment to providing safe, high‑quality, woman‑centred care

Previous community midwifery experience is desirable but not essential. This post is suitable for Band 6 midwives.

The service operates on a 7‑day basis, and the post includes an on‑call commitment for the provision of Home Birth and Domino services within the Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams.

A full, current UK driving licence and use of own car are essential for this role.

Only applicants with a current NMC registration and full UK driving licence need apply.

Aviemore is one of Scotland’s premier outdoor destinations, offering an exceptional lifestyle for those who love nature and adventure. With easy access to mountains, rivers, ancient forests and skiing right on your doorstep, the area is also an excellent base for families, with schools and sporting facilities throughout the valley.