Postnatal Ward Midwife — Compassionate Care & Growth

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to join the Band 6 maternity ward core team, delivering postnatal care to women, birthing people, and families in a busy maternity inpatient setting.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, leading with calm professionalism, communicating effectively, and upholding our Trust values while supporting junior staff and learners across the MDT.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care.
• Excellent communicator with good listening and advocacy skills.
• Uphold Trust values and provide compassionate care to women, birthing people, and families.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and learning new skills.
• Support maternity ward area lead and guide junior midwives and learners across MDT.

Responsibilities

• Support the maternity ward lead in oversight and management of the ward.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior midwives and learners from all MDT areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Compassionate care

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to join the Band 6 maternity ward core team, delivering postnatal care to women, birthing people, and families in a busy maternity inpatient setting.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, leading with calm professionalism, communicating effectively, and upholding our Trust values while supporting junior staff and learners across the MDT.