Rotational Midwife AA

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated midwife to join their Birth at Home Team. This role involves supporting women during their pregnancy journey, providing personalized care, and participating in a 24-hour on-call rota. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team, ensuring continuity of care across various settings. Professional development opportunities are available, and the team is committed to diversity and equality.

Benefits

flexible working

family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Support women throughout their pregnancy journey.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota for birth at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care to a caseload of women.
• Travel throughout Fife for care in various settings.

Skills

teamwork

communication skills

Education

Registered with the NMC

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a midwife to join our Birth at Home Team. The team is based within Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, providing care for women and families across all parts of Fife.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support women throughout their pregnancy journey, providing individualised care to a caseload of women. The role involves participating in a 24-hour on-call rota for birth at home, offering care in various settings, and traveling throughout Fife. Competency in perineal repair and NIPE would be advantageous.

Team and Service Context

The Birth at Home Team ensures continuity of care during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. NHS Fife's three community midwifery teams are based at Queen Margaret Hospital (West Fife), Victoria Hospital (central Fife), and St Andrews Hospital (North East Fife). The team collaborates with these teams and a wider multidisciplinary group to support women and families, respecting individual needs and preferences.

About Our Team and Facilities

We are a dynamic, progressive, and friendly team. The unit is modern, with approximately 3500 births per year. Our services include outpatient, community, complex care at a Consultant Unit, and an alongside Midwife Led Unit. We are developing services aligned with Best Start recommendations, focusing on increasing continuity of care. Our team includes specialists for vulnerable pregnancies, child protection, perinatal mental health, bereavement, and infant nutrition.

Professional Development

We support your professional growth through our dedicated clinical midwife educator and midwifery PEF. Our successful in-house leadership programme and external networking opportunities are available to encourage your development.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered with the NMC
• Enthusiastic with excellent teamwork and communication skills

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, contact Roisin Gormley at 01592 643355 Ext 29997. Please note, the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours if applicable.

A PVG scheme membership is required prior to appointment. Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK or Ireland. NHS Fife offers flexible working and family-friendly policies. We support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland is committed to diversity and equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society.