Midwife - Community (XR06)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Midwives dedicated to providing high-quality community maternity care. Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent, be a registered midwife, and demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and responsiveness. The role includes responsibilities in managing caseloads, supporting junior staff, and contributing to service improvements. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a midwife or equivalent.
• Ability to work with a wide range of professionals.
• Insight into current issues in midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based maternity care.
• Act as a role model for junior staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Positive attitude towards community maternity care

Teamwork skills

Time management

Commitment to safe, responsive care

Interest in community midwifery development

Education

Degree or equivalent

NMC Registered Midwife

Practice Assessor Qualification

Job description

It is our pleasure to announce that the Community Midwifery Service is now recruiting core staff.

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Midwives who are passionate about delivering high-quality maternity care in the community and dedicated to enhancing the experience of our service users.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for community-based maternity care.
• Strong teamworking skills and the ability to work independently across diverse community settings.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage busy caseloads.
• A commitment to safe, responsive, and personalised care for mothers, babies, and families in their homes and local clinics.
• A genuine interest in contributing to the ongoing development of community midwifery services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide excellent community based maternity care.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and students, supporting their development in community practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the community setting.

Take responsibility for a specific role within the team, such as:

• Staff and student off-duty rota management.
• Delivering pregnancy birth and beyond classes.
• Breastfeeding Champion.
• Junior staff appraisals.
• Friends and Family lead.
• Audit and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Inclusivity and staff morale initiatives.
• Mental Health First Aider.

(This list is not exhaustive if you have a particular interest in a field relating to community care, we would love to hear about it.)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking community midwifery team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of maternity care in the community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job responsibilities

• Job Title: Midwife.
• Reports to: Senior Midwife Team Leader.
• Band: 6.
• Unit/Department: Maternity Unit/Community Midwifery.
• Location: Leeds General Infirmary/St James's University Hospital/Community.

Person Specification

Experience

• Significant experience as a midwife or equivalent within speciality.
• Working with a wide range of professionals including medical and management colleagues.
• Insight into current issues in midwifery/professional issues.
• Standards of professional practice.

Additional Requirements

• Clinical leadership.Teaching skills.
• Ability to travel to community settings and women's home.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post.

Qualifications

• Qualifications - Essential Criteria: Degree or equivalent.
• Live NMC Registered Midwife.
• Successful completion of the LTHT Midwifery Preceptorship program (or equivalent).
• Practice Assessor Qualification or willingness to undergo training.
• NIPE Examiner Qualification or willingness to undergo training.
• Teaching/assessing qualification.

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.