Midwifery Practitioner

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley invites applications from enthusiastic and compassionate midwives to join the maternity team within the Women and Children’s Directorate. You will provide safe, personalised and holistic care to women, babies and families across Forth Valley, with autonomous practice in a supportive MDT.

Roles cover pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in community and hospital settings, with flexible shift patterns including 7.5h, 10.5h and 12h shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualified midwife (registration) with PVG scheme preferred.
• Autonomous practitioner within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.
• Work as autonomous practitioner within multidisciplinary teams.
• Opportunity to work across community midwifery and core hospital areas.
• Contribute to development of maternity services and practice.

Skills

Midwifery

Job description

Advertised location: Larbert
Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Employment type: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join the maternity team within NHS Forth Valley’s Women and Children’s Directorate. We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate midwives who are committed to providing safe, personalised and holistic care to women, babies and families across Forth Valley.
Our midwives work as autonomous practitioners within supportive multidisciplinary teams, providing care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. Opportunities are available across our integrated maternity service, including community midwifery teams and core hospital areas. Applicants should be motivated, adaptable and willing to contribute across all areas of midwifery practice.
We offer a range of shift patterns, including 7.5-hour, 10.5-hour and 12-hour shifts, supporting greater flexibility and work-life balance.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital is a modern acute hospital set within attractive woodland surroundings. Midwives also provide care from community hubs, enabling women and families to receive high-quality maternity care closer to home.
Our maternity facilities include a well-established alongside midwifery unit with two birthing pools. Labour ward rooms are designed to support a calm and welcoming birth environment, with access to portable CTG monitoring, aromatherapy and a range of equipment to support movement, comfort and individual birth preferences.
NHS Forth Valley provides care for approximately 3,000 births each year, serving communities across a diverse geographical area that includes both rural and urban locations. We are ideally situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with good transport links to both cities.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement. We have positive working relationships across the multidisciplinary team and encourage midwives to contribute their ideas, develop their practice and help shape the future of maternity services.
The Women and Children’s Directorate provides services for women, children and young people across home, community and acute hospital settings. We are committed to joined-up, person-centred care throughout the whole care journey.

Living and Working in Forth Valley

Located in the heart of Scotland, Forth Valley offers excellent transport links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. The area combines the benefits of modern urban living with access to some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy walking, cycling, running and outdoor pursuits. With affordable housing, short commuting times and a high quality of life, Forth Valley is a fantastic place to build both your career and your home.
We would welcome applications from midwives who share our commitment to kindness, safety, inclusion and high-quality care. If you are motivated to develop your practice and make a positive difference for women, babies and families, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For informal discussion please contact:
Alana Harrower, Department Manager/Senior Midwife
[e-mail]
01324 567167
Or
Heather Riddoch
[e-mail]
01324 567162
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.