Midwife | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking qualified and newly qualified midwives to join their dynamic midwifery team. You will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care in various service areas and contribute to the professional development of both yourself and students. Competitive opportunities exist within this vibrant healthcare environment, offering mentorship and a welcoming atmosphere for growth.

Qualifications

• Passionate about midwifery and ready to make a difference.
• Ability to work across various areas of service.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead midwife in managing the area effectively.
• Coordinate and deliver midwifery care per evidence-based guidelines.
• Promote health education and advocate for equality in care.
• Ensure the care environment is safe and compliant.

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team!

Are you a passionate midwife ready to embark on an exciting journey in a vibrant healthcare environment? Look no further! We're seeking both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our dedicated team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of mothers and babies. Newly qualified midwives will be welcomed into our Band 5 preceptorship programme. Upon successful completion, you'll progress onto the Band 6 rotation, where you'll continue to grow and thrive in your career.

Scope of Practice

• Assist and support the lead midwife in the safe and effective management of the area, including personnel, facilities, and associated systems.
• Coordinating and delivering care through appropriate professional practice, delegation, and supervision.
• Ensuring a high standard of midwifery care is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
• Proactively managing risk patient safety in accordance with health, safety, and security legislation and guidelines.
• Communicating relevant information to the multidisciplinary team and external organisations to ensure seamless care.
• Promoting education and health promotion while advocating for equality in care and practice.
• Ensuring the care environment is safe, well‑equipped, and compliant with hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Where You’ll Work

You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of our service, including:

• Freestanding and alongside birth centres
• Obstetric delivery suite
• Maternity assessment suite
• Antenatal clinics
• Community services and home birth team
• Antenatal and postnatal wards
• Theatre

Collaboration

You'll collaborate closely with our specialist teams, including:

• Enhanced support midwifery team
• Antenatal screening team
• Research and development team
• Rainbow team
• Diabetes specialist continuity of carer team
• Digital team

Development and Growth

Opportunities for Growth: In addition to supporting families, you’ll also have the chance to mentor and guide our students and maternity support workers. Our specialist teams are committed to helping our team members flourish, providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth.

Our BIG PLAN

• Consistently deliver excellent care
• Create a great place to work
• Deliver value for money
• Ensure we are fit for the future
• Develop our staff to be the best they can be

Contact

You can chat with Sarah Dixon, our Preceptorship Lead Midwife: [e-mail] or Marie Ryan, our Matron for Complex Midwifery Care: [e-mail] to find out more.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.