Lead Midwife for Community Services

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered midwife to lead community midwifery teams at a healthcare trust. This role emphasizes woman-centred care, promoting normality, and utilizing alternative therapies for low-risk women. The ideal candidate will work autonomously, demonstrating excellent clinical skills in a supportive and innovative environment. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to flexible working, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a dedicated team. If you are passionate about midwifery and ready for a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a community midwifery team.
• Knowledge of HR and occupational health processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead community midwifery teams and promote alternative therapies.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide woman-centred care.

Skills

Management experience

Nipe qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, passionate registered midwife to lead and manage the community midwifery teams at Walsall Healthcare Trust. You will be experienced, enthusiastic, and caring, able to work autonomously, demonstrating excellent clinical skills to provide effective, individualised, women-centred care. You will need to promote normality and the use of alternative therapies for low-risk women. If you are seeking an innovative work environment that allows you to develop your midwifery skills within a successful community-led team, this may be the opportunity for you.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Main duties of the job

Are you a forward-thinking midwife? Do you wish to work in a unit committed to woman-centred care? Are you excited by the changes and challenges in midwifery and maternity services?

You must be flexible, able to participate in our on-call manager's rota and shifts as required to support the midwifery-led unit.

Successful candidates will work within a team of dedicated midwives and obstetricians and will receive a full orientation supported by the professional development team.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700. We provide inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital, along with a wide range of community services. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and an upcoming Urgent and Emergency Care Centre.

We particularly welcome applications from people from BME backgrounds and those with disabilities, as these groups are underrepresented at senior levels. We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Applicants meeting the requirements will be prioritized, with sponsorship considerations for eligible roles.

Details

• Post date: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job responsibilities

Are you a forward-thinking midwife? Do you wish to work in a unit committed to woman-centred care? Are you excited by the changes and challenges in midwifery and maternity services?

This role involves leading our community midwifery teams, promoting normality and alternative therapies, and working autonomously with excellent clinical skills. Flexibility to participate in on-call rotations and shifts is required. Successful candidates will be supported with a full orientation and professional development opportunities.

Person Specification

Skills

• Essential: Management experience
• Desirable: Nipe qualification

Experience

• Essential: Community and MLU-based experience
• Desirable: Leadership

Knowledge

• Essential: Management of a team, experience of HR, occupational health, sickness, and training reviews
• Desirable: Experience of an on-call system

Additional requirements

This post is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and sponsorship eligibility if applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.