Overview
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There is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to become part of the Invergordon Community Midwifery Team. The post covers the Invergordon, Alness, Tain and lower Sutherland Area. You will be based at the midwifery Hub at Fyrish Ward, Invergordon County Hospital. The team care for approximately 250 women per year. The Hub provides a base for the community midwives and provides a day case facility. There may be occasions when the post holder may work within the other teams in Inner Moray Firth.
There is an on call commitment required for the provision of a Home Birth/Domino service within the Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams. A Full / current driving licence and use of own car is essential for this post.
Invergordon has excellent road and rail links and Inverness airport is relatively close by. The town’s port attracts large cruise liners from all over the world. Close by are many lovely spots for wild swimming, walks, mountain biking, and Munros for outdoor enthusiasts.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Invergordon Community Midwifery Team to provide community midwifery care across the defined area.
* Be flexible in approach, be a good team player and have excellent time management skills.
* Possibility of working with other teams in Inner Moray Firth as required.
Qualifications/Experience
* Community experience is desirable but not essential.
* Suitable for Band 6 to apply.
* On call commitment for Home Birth/Domino service within the Inner Moray Firth community midwifery teams.
* Full / current driving licence and use of own car are essential.
Additional Information for Candidates
* For informal enquires please contact Kirsty Dane, Midwifery Team Lead, tel: 07943 439754 or email: kirsty.dane@nhs.scot
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Care and values
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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