Community Midwife

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 6 midwives to work in NHS Borders located in the beautiful Scottish Borders. The post is rotational within the Hawick community team.

At NHS Borders, we prioritize women at the center of our maternity services and aim to provide the best care for women and their families.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care through strong leadership and a team approach.

Our maternity services are on an exciting journey to fulfill the Best Start recommendations, offering continuity of care through case-loading midwifery teams who care for women at home and in our consultant-led unit. You will be part of these teams, working collaboratively to promote evidence-based, women-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team within NHS Borders's maternity services. We deliver midwifery services alongside Borders General Hospital, near Melrose, which provides antenatal/postnatal wards, a labour suite, consultant clinics, and an early pregnancy unit. We also support women in the community, in their homes, and GP surgeries across the Borders, including Peebles, Hawick, Jedburgh, Galashiels, Kelso, Duns, and Eyemouth.

We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic midwife with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centered care within community settings. A passion for continuity of care and a desire to develop midwifery expertise are essential.

The role requires flexibility to work effectively within a busy team caring for women with diverse health and social care needs, partnering with other health and social agencies.

This is a permanent part-time position, offering an exciting opportunity for experienced midwives to develop skills and practice midwife-led care.

If you demonstrate these qualities, we welcome your application.

The role involves a commitment to day shifts and on-call duties, both during the day and at night, as needed.

The Scottish Borders offers diverse landscapes, from cliffs and beaches to rivers and hills, with excellent links to major cities via train stations in Tweedbank (Galashiels) and soon in Reston. The area provides many options for accommodation and leisure activities, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

For questions, informal enquiries can be directed to Kerry Simmonds, Senior Charge Midwife, at 018907 52623.

NHS Borders encourages applications from all community sections. We promote an inclusive culture and pride ourselves on our diverse workforce.

Please note: A driving license and access to a car are essential for this role.

This is a part-time post, and the salary will be pro-rata.

***Please ensure your application is submitted early, as late applications cannot be accepted.***

Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role,' your appointment will be subject to PVG scheme membership. Any updates to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. This change will be reflected in this role, which may require working up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily until new rosters are implemented. For questions, contact the Hiring Manager.

We are committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where all employees feel respected and valued. We welcome applications from all sections of society.