Meridian Team Midwife
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 7AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
16 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Hospital based Meridian Midwife. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated mid...
- 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.
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Registered Midwife with NMC Pin; - Evidence of CPD; - To have completed a full preceptorship programme in midwifery
Desirable: - Mentorship qualification; - NIPE practitioner; - Cannulation
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: - Community experience; - Experience of home births; - Parent Education training; - Water birth experience; - NLS or equivalent
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Perineal suturing
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- IT Skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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