Integrated Midwife (external link)

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; Remoto; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Distant island allowance

Relocation assistance

Resumo da vaga

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an Integrated Midwife for a fixed-term 12-month contract to cover maternity leave at Gilbert Bain Hospital, Shetland. The post is full-time (36 hours per week) at Band 6 with a salary range of £43,231 to £52,679 per annum and includes a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum.

Applicants should be registered midwives, able to work in a rural, integrated team with on-call duties and air ambulance transfers to the mainland.

Qualificações

• Current registration as a midwife with NMC.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver woman-centered care within a rural, integrated team.
• Travel and be on-call; provide air ambulance transfers to the mainland as required.
• Support maternity services during fixed-term maternity leave cover.

Conhecimentos

Registered midwife

Descrição da vaga

Integrated Midwife (Ref: 263481)

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band 6 - Salary Range £43,231 - £52,679 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £4000 available

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

Closing date: 29/11/2026

Interview date: 14/12/2026

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.