Senior Charge Midwife AA

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Charge Midwife to lead a progressive Midwifery Led unit. This role involves nurturing a team, providing high-quality training, and ensuring exceptional care for pregnant women and families. With a focus on professional development and staff well-being, this dynamic environment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in maternity care. Join a culture that values inclusivity and empowerment, where your contributions will help shape the future of midwifery services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and people management skills.
• Degree-level education and NMC registration as a Midwife.

Responsibilities

• Lead, nurture, and develop the Midwifery Led unit.
• Provide high-quality training and education to staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

People management

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Degree in Midwifery

Job description

Due to retirement, we currently have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to provide Senior Charge Midwife Leadership within our Midwife Led unit. Please note, this post is rotational.

About NHS Fife Maternity

NHS Fife maternity is a modern, thriving, and progressive unit with approximately 3,000 births per year. Our services include outpatient, community, and multifaceted inpatient services, such as a complex care Consultant Unit and an alongside Midwife Led Unit.

We also have our own Planned Caesarean Section team and a separate Induction of Labour Suite.

Last year, our maternity Assessment unit provided over 17,000 triage phone assessments and more than 7,000 face-to-face consultations.

Our maternity ward is a 13-bed area catering to ante and postnatal women, offering stage 1 level National Transitional Care. The ward comprises a multifaceted team of midwives, nursery nurses, maternity care assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Role Overview

We are a fast-paced, thriving unit seeking a motivated, experienced midwife to lead, nurture, and develop our service. The role involves providing high-quality training and education to support our staff in meeting the evolving needs of pregnant women and families. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to guide and support staff in maintaining high standards of care and will lead a low-risk Midwifery Led unit, adapting to the needs of our population.

Candidate Requirements

• Exceptional organisational and people management skills
• Close working relationships with all grades of medical staff
• Experience in reviewing and writing departmental guidelines
• Ability to keep accurate and contemporaneous records of staff training
• Enthusiasm, excellent team working skills, and effective communication
• Degree-level education and registration with NMC as a Midwife

Additional Information

We encourage professional development through our successful in-house leadership programme and external networking opportunities. Our culture values staff well-being, exemplified by our Head of Midwifery's recognition as a Royal College of Midwives national awards finalist in 2021.

Women and families are at the centre of all we do. We are progressive, dynamic, and welcoming; all we need is YOU.

For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Higgins, Inpatient Clinical Midwifery Manager, at 01592 729768.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to confirm your right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must provide proof of their right to work in their application.

We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals through reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and empowered to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.