Midwife Practitioner
2 months ago
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
NHS Scotland
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Midwife Practitioner to join our team at NHS Scotland. As a Midwife Practitioner - Complex Care Specialist, you will provide non-judgmental, individualized care to women with complex social needs, working in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for the unborn, woman, and her family.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver continuity of care to women with complex social needs throughout the antenatal and postnatal periods
- Work in collaboration with families, social services, child protection advisors, and other multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes
- Provide health promotion, signposting, and support to women with complex social needs
- Develop trusting and enduring relationships with vulnerable women and their families
- Work in a community-based setting, providing care and monitoring to pregnant women with complex social needs
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Experience working with vulnerable women and complex social needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Scottish Government's 5-year forward plan and initiative for maternity and neonatal services, 'The Best Start'
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative community-based midwifery team
- Chance to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable women and their families
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth