Community Midwife

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated midwives to join our friendly and supportive Community Midwifery Team in Eastbourne.

As part of our integrated community team, you will also contribute to our on-call birth service, supporting births in out-of-hospital settings, including home births and within the Eastbourne DGH Standalone Birth Centre. This unique role offers the opportunity to experience the full scope of midwifery practice, combining community-based care with intrapartum support.

In addition, our team works collaboratively across the wider maternity service, providing support to our acute site in Hastings and ensuring seamless care for the families we serve.

You will work closely with our obstetric colleagues and specialist multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and personalised maternity care. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate care while continually striving to improve the experience and outcomes for women and families.

We pride ourselves on being a close-knit and supportive team where collaboration, innovation, and professional development are actively encouraged. Successful applicants will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and a dedicated period of supernumerary support to help build confidence and settle into the role.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Qualifications

Desirable: - D32/33 Teaching and clinical assessment (formally ENB 997/998); - IT literate

Experience

Essential: - 1 years clinical experience; - Evidence of continued professional development; - Demonstrate interest in developing midwifery practice.

Desirable: - Experience of undertaking project work

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Desirable: - Knowledge of quality, audit, research; - Understanding of child protection issues