Senior Midwife – Band 7 – Borders General Hospital, Maternity Department
Permanent position.
Overview
As a Senior Midwife, you will lead the midwifery and health care support worker team on the Labour ward, coordinating clinical workload across the ante/postnatal wards, and provide leadership within a small, consultant‑led maternity service delivering approximately 900 births annually. Your role will support professional development, foster teamwork, and uphold NHS Borders values of care, quality, and respect.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the midwifery and support worker team on the Labour ward on a day‑to‑day basis.
- Coordinate clinical workload across the labour and ante/postnatal wards.
- Provide clinical leadership and direction under pressure.
- Support professional development and the training of the workforce.
- Maintain high standards of care and uphold NHS Borders values.
Qualifications
- Registered Midwife with Band 6 (or equivalent) experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of a midwifery team.
- Commitment to professional development and supporting others.
- Ability to lead under pressure and manage complex maternity care.
- Alignment with NHS Borders values of care, quality, teamwork, dignity, respect, openness, honesty and responsibility.
- Valid right to work in the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
