Job overview

**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

In line with the NHS Long Term Plan for maternity and neonatal services, we will be commencing an Enhanced Continuity of Carer role dedicated to providing enhanced care for those that require additional support throughout their pregnancy and postnatal period with the aim to reduce inequalities in maternal and neonatal outcomes.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate midwife to develop the role to care for a defined vulnerability caseload of women/birthing people and their families. The post holders will be part of a shift-based continuity model where you will caseload the women and birthing people. They will continue to support the 24 hour home birth provision by contributing to the on-call roster alongside the HDFT Community Midwife team.

The post holder will be able to work flexibly and utilise their midwifery skills throughout antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. They will demonstrate strong leadership qualities while working closely in partnership with women/birthing people and their families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide enhanced and personalised care. 

**Please note, our Community Midwifery team operates a home-birth on call rota, and the successful candidate(s) will be expected to be on call at least once per week**

**Please note this role requires an NMC PIN. OSCE training is not available**

Main duties of the job

Care for women and birthing people with a defined health vulnerability in the community setting providing high quality antenatal and postnatal care, and intrapartum care for those choosing to birth at home.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.