Rotational Midwife AA

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate midwife to join their Birth at Home Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized care to women during pregnancy, ensuring continuity of care through various stages. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on enhancing services in a modern environment, supporting vulnerable pregnancies, and fostering professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to equality and diversity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of families across Fife.

Benefits

Flexible, family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Support for disabled candidates

Participation in external networking

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with NMC required.
• Enthusiastic with excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care to women throughout their pregnancy.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota for birth at home.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Perineal Repair

NIPE

Education

Registered Midwife with the NMC

Job description

Job Opportunity: Midwife - Birth at Home Team

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 Fife.

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated midwife to support women throughout their pregnancy. The role involves providing individualised care to a caseload of women, participating in a 24-hour on-call rota for birth at home, and traveling across Fife. Competency in perineal repair and NIPE would be advantageous.

Team and Services

The Birth at Home Team offers continuity of care during 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 and other multidisciplinary teams to support women and families, considering their individual needs and preferences.

Our Environment

We are a dynamic, progressive, and friendly team operating in a modern setting with approximately 3,500 births annually. Our services include outpatient, community care, a complex care Consultant Unit, and a Midwife Led Unit. We are expanding services in line with the Best Start recommendations, focusing on increasing continuity of care and supporting vulnerable pregnancies, including mental health and bereavement services.

Professional Development

We support your professional growth through our dedicated clinical midwife educator, midwifery PEF, and leadership programmes. We encourage participation in external networking to foster your development.

Candidate Requirements

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

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, contact Roisin Gormley at 01592 643355 Ext 29997 or [e-mail]. The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours. The role requires membership of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

All employees must have the right to work in the UK. NHS Fife offers flexible, family-friendly policies and supports disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence through reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all sections of society.