Community Midwife

NHS Scotland; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider seeks an enthusiastic Midwife to join the Invergordon Community Midwifery Team. This role involves caring for around 250 women annually, requiring flexibility and a valid driving licence. Candidates will be part of a supportive team in a vibrant community, with excellent links to surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Community experience is desirable but not essential.
• A full/current driving licence and use of own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Become part of the Invergordon Community Midwifery Team.
• Care for approximately 250 women per year.
• Participate in on-call commitment for Home Birth/Domino service.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Time management

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.

Full-time/part time posts available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to become part of the Invergordon Community Midwifery Team. The post covers the Invergordon, Alness, Tain and lower Sutherland Area. You will be based at the midwifery Hub at Fyrish Ward, Invergordon County Hospital. The team care for approximately 250 women per year. The Hub provides a base for the community midwives and provides a day case facility.

There may be occasions when the post holder may work within the other teams in Inner Moray Firth.

The successful candidate must be flexible in their approach, be a good team player and have excellent time management skills. Community experience is desirable but not essential and is suitable for Band 6 to apply.

There is an on call commitment required for the provision of a Home Birth/Domino service within the Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams.

A Full / current driving licence and use of own car is essential for this post.

Invergordon has excellent road and rail links and Inverness airport is relatively close by. The town’s port attracts large cruise liners from all over the world. Close by are many lovely spots for wild swimming, walks, mountain biking, and Munros for outdoor enthusiasts.

For informal enquires please contact Kirsty Dane, Midwifery Team Lead, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

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