Meridian Team Midwife
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Hospital based Midwives to work within our Meridian Team. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, ...
- To work within the maternity unit to assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate safe care for low and high-risk birthing people and their families
- Work autonomously within guidelines of professional practice
- Act as a mentor for junior midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional tea
- Promote equality, diversity and rights
- Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior midwives to develop increased clinical skills and ability
- Prioritise own time to ensure safe care is given to birthing people and families
- Ensure privacy and dignity of birthing people and their babies is maintained
- Ensure the health and social setting is responsive to the individual needs of birth people, particularly those who are disadvantaged
Torbay and South Devon Maternity unit strives to ensure that all pregnant people receive high-quality, safe care throughout their pregnancy pathway which is tailored to their individual needs.
You will work as part of a team of midwives and maternity support workers, also working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing an excellent, safe service for our birthing people and their families. You will need to be passionate about your role and keen to adapt and learn new skills.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to become part of a dynamic team, working in ever changing circumstances.
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Please note
Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the NMC
- To have completed a full preceptorship programme in midwifery
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor Experience
- Practice Assessor Experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs.
- Ability to cope with a stressful environment with emotional women, their families/supporters and staff members
Desirable
- Parent Education training
- Water birth experience
- NLS or equivalent
Specific Skills
Essential
- NIPE Practitioner
- Cannulation
- IT Skills
- Perineal Suturing
- Ability to Organise own workload
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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