Job overview

Are you a passionate and motivated experienced midwife looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of women, babies and families in the community? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Community Midwife to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team.

Located on the doorstep of the stunning Dartmoor National Park and close to Devon's beautiful coastline, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a Level 3 maternity unit providing care for approximately 3,400 women each year.

As a Community Midwife, you will provide high-quality, personalised care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and woman-centred care. You will support women and families to achieve the best possible outcomes while promoting informed choice and continuity of care.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and wellbeing. Successful applicants will receive an individualised induction programme tailored to their experience, alongside dedicated PMA support, a named Band 7 line manager and opportunities to further develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Join us and make a meaningful impact within the communities we serve.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Manage a caseload of women providing antenatal and postnatal care within the community setting.
• Promote normality and support informed choice throughout the maternity journey.
• Undertake routine and specialist assessments, identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work in partnership with obstetric, neonatal, safeguarding, health visiting and primary care teams.
• Participate in health promotion activities to improve outcomes for women, babies and families.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous digital clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a midwife who:

• Is a Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to providing safe, evidence-based and woman-centred care.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a flexible and positive approach to service delivery.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Regular clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative models of maternity care.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.