Remote & Rural Integrated Midwife in Lochaber

NHS Highland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for experienced midwives to join the Lochaber Integrated Midwifery Team in Fort William, offering remote and rural practice with strong continuity of care. You will deliver midwife-led care as part of a small local team, travel between sites with a UK driving licence, and participate in on-call duties to meet service needs.

The role supports birth in the Belford Hospital or at home for Primary Midwife-led care, coordinating with Raigmore Hospital for complex

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC and educated to degree level.
• Proficiency in NIPE would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel between local locations and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwife-led care within Lochaber, delivering continuity of care for around 200 pregnancies annually.
• Collaborate with NHS Highland Obstetric, Midwifery and Neonatal teams for complex cases and on-call support.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

NMC registered

Degree level

NIPE advantageous

Job description

NHS Highland invites applications for experienced midwives to join the Lochaber Integrated Midwifery Team in Fort William, offering remote and rural practice with strong continuity of care. You will deliver midwife-led care as part of a small local team, travel between sites with a UK driving licence, and participate in on-call duties to meet service needs.

The role supports birth in the Belford Hospital or at home for Primary Midwife-led care, coordinating with Raigmore Hospital for complex