Rural Integrated Midwife — Autonomy & Continuity Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland Lochaber Integrated Midwifery Team seeks experienced midwives to join a small, friendly local team in remote West Highlands. You will practice midwife‑led care, develop autonomous skills, and support ~200 pregnancies annually from Fort William and surrounding areas.

Applicants should be NMC registered with a degree; NIPE is advantageous. A current UK driving licence and willingness to travel between locations are essential, with on‑call duties and relocation support possibly

Qualifications

• NMC registered midwives with degree-level education.
• Proven midwifery experience and ability to work autonomously.
• NIPE qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwife-led care to pregnant women in remote Lochaber.
• Manage a caseload of women autonomously with 24/7 on-call duties.
• Collaborate with NHS Highland obstetric and neonatal teams as needed.

Skills

Midwifery experience

Autonomous practitioner

Education

NMC registered

Degree level education

NIPE advantageous

Job description

NHS Highland Lochaber Integrated Midwifery Team seeks experienced midwives to join a small, friendly local team in remote West Highlands. You will practice midwife‑led care, develop autonomous skills, and support ~200 pregnancies annually from Fort William and surrounding areas.

Applicants should be NMC registered with a degree; NIPE is advantageous. A current UK driving licence and willingness to travel between locations are essential, with on‑call duties and relocation support possibly