Lead Midwife – Labour Ward Coordinator (Internal only)
The closing date is 16 June 2026.
Band 7 Lead Midwife 24hrs (fixed term contract) at WCH delivery suite.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Registered Midwife to work as a Lead Midwife on our Maternity Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a midwife with strong clinical leadership skills to move into a senior role. You should have experience across all areas of clinical midwifery care, be committed to supporting the implementation of National maternity improvement initiatives, be organised and able to motivate a team.
Working collaboratively within our multi‑disciplinary team, providing a high standard of safe and compassionate care to women and their families and promoting an open, supportive positive environment will also be key requirements of the role.
Job Responsibilities
Act as a lead midwife within the acute maternity unit to provide specialist expertise to clients in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, working independently to provide high quality evidence‑based care to women. Responsible and accountable for the development of the maternity service to ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained, with responsibility and accountability for the continuing day‑to‑day management of the maternity unit, acting as lead coordinator on a rotational basis.
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time: Being a clinically led organisation, Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust, A positive patient experience every time, A great place to work, Managing our money well.
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are committed to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
All staff are expected to support sustainability as part of delivering our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife
* Further development in midwifery to postgraduate diploma or equivalent
* Foundation management certificate or equivalent.
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
* Advanced life support in obstetrics, or equivalent.
* Postgraduate management certificate or equivalent.
* Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Experience
* Dealing with Obstetric Emergencies
* Neonatal and Adult resuscitation
* Staff management.
* Post registration ante-, intra- and postpartum care.
* Management of Change
Knowledge
* Continuing professional with portfolio
* Child Protection issues
* Midwives Codes of Practice
* Equality legislation and best practice.
* Budgetary implications.
* Audit
* Equality impact assessment.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Clinical Leadership skills
* Highly effective communication and personal skills
* Ability to assess, teach and train
* Able to motivate others
* Ability to change practice using evidence based research
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
* Ability to make informed decisions.
* Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
* Counselling skills.
* Interview and appraisal skills
Other Requirements
* Flexible approach to shift working
* Willing to undertake further training
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
* *Subject to eligibility
Legal and EEO Statements
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa under the UK immigration policy. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, with the cost to be deducted from salary over a four‑month period.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (Per Annum Pro Rata)
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