Midwife - Postnatal Maternity Ward Core
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team! Are you passionate about providing excellent care to women with complex pregnancies and co-morbities who require ca...
We're looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail.
You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working.
You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care.
You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, birthing people, families and colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role.
The role will involve supporting the maternity ward area lead in maintaining oversight and management of the maternity ward and offering support and guidance to junior midwives, and learners from all areas of the MDT in this complex area.
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Assist and support the maternity ward manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by less experienced staff
- Ensure a high standard of Midwifery care is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet women's needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
- Promote provision of education and health promotion
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
We hope you can you see yourself being part of this dynamic team of midwives who really care about your career development, your ideas and your contribution to make our service the best around.
Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!
We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.
Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.
<3 Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.
Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.
Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful!
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experince in IV additives, venepuncture and Cannulation, Perineal suturing
- Awareness of changes within Midwifery practice
- Able to manage /treat obstetric emergencies in hospital/birth unit setting
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Maintains own reflective practice.
- Demonstrates effective listening skills and communication skills.
- Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives, midwives and doctors.
- Ability to implement changes within midwifery practice.
- Recent care experience within the maternity ward inpatient setting
Desirable
- Evidence clinical competence in area of speciality
- Knowledge of Leadership and management
- Research and Development knowledge/experience
- Experience of high dependency care
- Evidence clinical competence in area of specialty
- Knowledge of Leadership and management
- Research and Development knowledge/experience
- Experience of high dependency care
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards, following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development
Desirable: - Degree
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Provenance
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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