Senior Antenatal Ward Midwife – Core Team Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to join their Band 6 antenatal ward core team, delivering antenatal and postnatal care to women and birthing people within the inpatient setting.

You will support the maternity ward leads, supervise junior staff, and contribute to professional development and MDT teamwork in a dynamic, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC Registration required.
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards, following 18 months commencement in post.
• Evidence of continuing education or development.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the antenatal ward manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
• Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by less experienced staff.
• Ensure a high standard of Midwifery care is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet women's needs in accordance with local and National standards.
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve patient experience and outcome of care.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team and external organisations to ensure seamless care.
• Promote provision of education and health promotion.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising and meeting individual needs.
• Ensure the maternity ward environment is safe, well equipped and compliant with hygiene standards.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to join their Band 6 antenatal ward core team, delivering antenatal and postnatal care to women and birthing people within the inpatient setting.

You will support the maternity ward leads, supervise junior staff, and contribute to professional development and MDT teamwork in a dynamic, compassionate environment.