Core Midwife - CDS

Job overview

Are you a passionate midwife committed to providing intrapartum choice for birthing people and their families and looking to be a member of the core team on the Delivery suite?

If your passion is to facilitate the best birthing experience for  everyone as part of a collaborative team then please apply to join our Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Labour Ward Midwife is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care to women and their families in the labour and delivery setting. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care throughout the intrapartum period, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of mothers and babies. The Labour Ward Midwife will also collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide leadership to junior staff.

• Provide comprehensive care to women during labour, including assessment, monitoring, and the management of labour and delivery.
• Support and facilitate the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of women and their families.
• Assist with complex deliveries, including assisted vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections when necessary.
• Manage postnatal care, including the assessment of both mother and baby, and provide education on infant care and breastfeeding.
• Administer medications and other interventions as prescribed, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and policies.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies effectively and assist with resuscitation procedures for mother and baby when required. Please see the attached JD for further details.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.