Integrated Midwife

NHS Scotland; Broadford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Broadford is seeking a full-time midwife for their Skye & Lochalsh Community Midwifery Team. The successful candidate will engage in midwifery-led care and work as part of a dedicated team. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to providing quality care in a remote environment. A degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience is essential, along with a driving licence for travel across various locations.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent clinical experience.
• Current driving licence is essential for travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Join a small local midwifery team to provide maternity services.
• Practice midwifery-led care in a remote environment.
• Work flexibly to provide a 24/7 service.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Midwifery or equivalent clinical experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Skye and Lochalsh is an area of dramatic scenery with beautiful shorelines and mountain ranges. It has a lot to offer for those interested in exploring the wonders of nature on land and sea, as well as local historical and archaeological sites. Could Skye be the place for you?

Role and Location

Skye & Lochalsh Community Midwifery Team is looking for a midwife who is keen to join a small local team. This is a full-time post with an on-call commitment. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife who is keen to practice midwifery-led care and to develop skills as an autonomous practitioner in a remote and rural environment.

Team and Service

The midwifery team provide maternity services within the Community Midwifery Unit within Broadford Hospital and across the wider Skye & Lochalsh area. The service offers local and homebirths. For the management, care and transfer of higher risk pregnancies and sick neonates the midwifery team work closely with NHS Highland Obstetric, Midwifery and Neonatal teams based in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness (approximately 110 miles away).

Hours and Requirements

The midwifery team work flexibly to provide a 24/7 service. Interested applicants should ideally be educated to degree level or have equivalent clinical experience. A current driving licence is essential and you will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations to meet the operational requirements of the service.

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquires please contact Aileen Kirkwood, Midwifery Team Lead, email: [e-mail]

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