Experienced Maternity Midwife — Fast-Paced Care & Impact

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced midwife to join the Maternity Assessment Suite. You will support women from 16 weeks gestation to four weeks postnatal, delivering personalised care plans with a reassuring style and excellent communication.

UK NMC registration is required, and the role involves autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration is a requirement.
• Experience as a midwife in a maternity setting is essential.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the lead midwife in the safe management of the area including personnel, facilities and processes.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and organisation.
• Deliver and coordinate care through professional practice, delegation and supervision of junior staff.
• Ensure high standard of midwifery care based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs.
• Set and monitor standards of care to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Promote education and health promotion; ensure equality in care and practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Leadership

Education

NMC registered Midwife

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced midwife to join the Maternity Assessment Suite. You will support women from 16 weeks gestation to four weeks postnatal, delivering personalised care plans with a reassuring style and excellent communication.

UK NMC registration is required, and the role involves autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.