Integrated Midwife

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The NHS Shetland Board invites applications from a registered midwife to join the Gilbert Bain Hospital team, delivering true woman-centred care in a remote community.

This 12-month fixed-term Band 6 post requires flexibility, travel, on-call duties and the ability to support air ambulance transfers to the mainland. Band 5 applicants may apply for Flying Start experience with supportive guidance.

Qualificações

• Registered midwife with NMC registration.
• Experience in maternity care and team-based settings preferred.
• Ability to travel and be flexible, including on-call responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide woman-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver ante-natal, intrapartum and post-natal care to women and families.
• Support air ambulance transfers to the mainland when required.

Conhecimentos

Registered midwife

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Formação

NMC registration

Descrição da vaga

Are you a registered midwife who wishes the opportunity to work in a rural community and experience the unique challenges that come from our remote geographical location? We welcome applications from experienced registered midwives ready to join the team at Band 6.

Consideration will be given to band 5 Midwives wanting to experience working in an integrated team and support will be provided to complete their Flying Start.

You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital where you will be able to deliver true woman-centered care and be a fully integrated Midwife.

You must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have effective and adaptable interpersonal and organisational skills. This post involves travelling and a high degree of flexibility including on- call and air ambulance transfers to the mainland.

This contract is for a fixed-term for 12 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is to provide cover during maternity leave. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

For an informal discussion, please contact Janice Irvine (Senior Charge Midwife) on 01595 743012