Midwife Band 6

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Boston; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Maternity leave enhancements

Descripción de la vacante

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincolnshire is seeking a dedicated Midwife to join the Maternity team at Pilgrim Hospital Boston. You will work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care to women and babies, across a range of settings in a busy hospital environment.

This role requires NMC registration, a Diploma in Midwifery, commitment to ongoing professional development, and a willingness to participate in audits and teaching.

Formación

• Registered Midwife with NMC Part 10.
• Diploma in Midwifery.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
• Ability to evidence and apply research findings.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in unit philosophy development and adapt practices for mother and baby.
• Adhere to NMC standards for Midwives.
• Communicate effectively with women, families and colleagues.
• Provide leadership and induction for new staff.
• Ensure adherence to ULHT policies and risk management.
• Lead clinical audits and implement standard setting.
• Share research and lead teaching sessions.
• Advocate for women, families and junior staff.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary work

Change management

Clinical audit

Research interpretation

Computer literacy

Induction & mentorship

Advocacy

Educación

Diploma in Midwifery

Registered Midwife (NMC Part 10)

Teaching qualification

Degree in Midwifery

Descripción del empleo

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, passionate midwife looking to be supported by an amazing team of midwives? ULHT maternity is striving towards excellence, come along to join us on our journey. Please note that this post is at Lincoln County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Actively participate in the continuing development of the unit philosophy. Use a flexible and innovative approach to practice appropriate to the needs of the mother and baby.
• Adhere to all standards and rules as laid down by the NMC for Midwives.
• Communicate effectively with women, families and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet individual needs.
• Provide leadership and support to all junior members of staff and students. Provide induction for new staff to the clinical area. Contribute to staff development review process.
• Ensure adherence to the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust protocols, policies and guidelines. Participate in development of ward protocols, NHS Trust policies, guidelines and risk management.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of clinical audit and standard setting. Ensure practice is researched and evidence-based and initiate the implementation of new developments.
• Share research findings and innovation with the Unit by initiating teaching sessions for the team. Be responsible for maintaining and enhancing professional self development.
• Act as an advocate for women and their families and for junior members of staff.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 357-PR-726-26-A
Job locations: Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Sibsey Road, Boston, PE21 9QS, United Kingdom

Essential person specification

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of Saving Babies Lives v3 pathways
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working
• Change management
• Experience of use, knowledge and understanding of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect and Excellence
• Registered Midwife (Part 10) with the NMC
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy.
• Completion of Trust Maternity Preceptorship pack or equivalent experience ie able to perform Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, IV Drug Additives, Phlebotomy
• Able to undertake, interpret and apply appropriate research findings.
• Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit and standard setting.
• Ambition to succeed
• Good attendance record

Desirable person specification

• Worked as a clinical midwife within the NHS arena
• Completed a period of NHS midwifery preceptorship
• Evidence of clinical care delivery within an antenatal environment
• Working knowledge of Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTs)
• Recognised management qualification
• Degree in Midwifery
• Computer literacy qualification
• Skilled and updated in all spheres of midwifery practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Sibsey Road, Boston, PE21 9QS, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job

Maternity Ward Manager Robyn Dalton, [e-mail], 01205445595