Newly Qualified Community Midwife

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking enthusiastic and motivated midwives to join the Inner Moray Firth Community Midwifery Team based in Inverness. The role involves providing a 7-day midwifery service with on-call commitments for Home Birth/Domino service in the Inner Moray Firth area.

The post suits student midwives due to qualify in September 2026, with opportunities to work across teams and contribute to a developing hub in Rowans Unit New Craig’s site, supported by a dynamic team in a scenic location.

Qualifications

• Student midwives due to qualify in September 2026.
• Flexible, good team player with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 7-day midwifery service in the Inner Moray Firth area.
• On-call commitment for Home Birth/Domino service within the community midwifery teams.

Skills

Midwifery

Team player

Time management

Education

Student midwife due Sep 2026

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Midwives to become part of the Inner Moray Firth Community Midwifery Team. This team is based in the Midwives hub at Rowans Unit New Craig’s site in scenic Inverness. On occasions the post may also include working with colleagues within the other teams in Inner Moray Firth. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach, be a good team player and have excellent time management skills. These posts are suitable for student midwives due to qualify in September 2026. There are plans in place to develop the community midwife hub incorporating a day assessment unit where Midwives will have the opportunity to be part of this new venture and work in a supportive dynamic team.

Inverness is a great location if you enjoy both outdoor pursuits and culture & is located a short distance from the Airport where flights run regularly to London, Birmingham, Bristol and Ireland. We are also in the perfect place to access the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, tour around the North Coast 500 and visit some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches whilst doing an island hop to some of the neighbouring islands.

We provide a 7 - day midwifery service and there is an on-call commitment required for the provision of a Home Birth/Domino service within the Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams.

A full / current driving licence and use of own car with business insurance is essential for this post.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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