Main duties of the job
As a permanent full-time Band 6 Midwife in the Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will provide advanced midwifery care for women and their families when an anomaly is identified. Your responsibilities include the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, teaching other midwives and non‑midwifery staff, and acting as the prime care provider for a group of women. You will work alongside specialist consultant obstetricians, coordinate care with the wider multidisciplinary team, and practice clinical skills at an advanced level compared with newly qualified midwives. In the absence of the senior staff member you will take charge of the ward.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust delivers specialist and integrated care at the highest quality. Our vision is to provide the safest, most patient‑centred treatment. We are guided by our values of Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered and the Leeds Way principle.
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Julia Lamprey
Position: Fetal Medicine Team Leader
Email: julia-l.lamprey@nhs.net
Job description
Our Fetal Medicine team operates Monday to Friday 8‑6. We perform counselling, support the consultant with invasive procedures (CVS, amniocentesis), coordinate care and appointments, and provide specialist midwifery advice to colleagues and referring teams. We support one another to deliver an exceptional service for pregnant people and families, with psychological support and debriefing to protect emotional wellbeing.
Why you should join our Team
Working in the FMU can be emotionally demanding; however, our collaborative environment and positive feedback foster a sense of purpose and impact. You will be part of a specialist team and have the opportunity to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑led care.
What you will bring to the role
You will be a Band 6 midwife with excellent communication, empathy and compassion, able to prioritise patient needs. You will possess strong time‑management and IT skills, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and have a drive to expand your knowledge within the service.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds. We value inclusivity, diversity and a supportive environment. Our five core values guide all actions: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered.
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust cannot provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the UK Government Skilled Worker visa eligibility or salary threshold criteria. Please review the guidance before submitting an application.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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