The Role
We are seeking a Charge Midwife / Community Team Leader to join the Maternity & Neonates Team at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Charge Midwife in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, woman- and baby-centered care.
The post involves providing individualized patient care, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care across all maternity service areas, ensuring compliance with NHS Lanarkshire policies and statutory requirements in line with NMC standards.
Contract Type
Band 7 / 2x Permanent Posts / Part-time / 34.5 hours & 21 hours
About NHS Lanarkshire
Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a team serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care services through various partnerships.
Why Join Us?
Discover a supportive environment to develop your skills and career. Benefits include:
* Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service length
* 8 public holidays
* NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance
* Sick leave and other support services
Candidate Requirements
* Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration
* Degree-level education or equivalent
* Postgraduate expertise and management qualification or equivalent
* CPD in area of practice, leadership skills, excellent communication, and IT skills
Preferred Skills
* Current midwifery/nursing experience
* Presentation and facilitation skills
* Strategic working ability
* Full UK/EU/EEA driving license
Further Information
For more details, contact Carole Burns at Carole.Burns2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Devon Westwater at Devon.Westwater@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please include the job title and reference number in your email.
Refer to the Job Description and our recruitment webpage for additional information.
Application Guidance
* Apply early; posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* Help with application process: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* Check email regularly for updates.
NHS Lanarkshire values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must submit authentic responses; AI-generated content is discouraged. Confirm your eligibility to work in the UK as per the provided guidelines.
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