Midwife

Equal Opportunities Statement NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. About the Role The Caithness Integrated Midwifery Team is looking for experienced midwives to work in the Community Midwifery Unit based in Wick. The post offers an exciting opportunity for midwives who are keen to practice midwife‑led care and develop skills as autonomous practitioners in remote and rural practice. The midwifery team provides maternity services within the Community Midwifery Unit at Caithness General Hospital and across the Caithness and North Sutherland area. The service offers local birth for low‑risk pregnancies, facilitates approximately 20 births annually and supports around 150 women throughout their pregnancy and postnatal period. For the management, care and transfer of higher‑risk pregnancies and sick neonates the team works closely with NHS Highland Obstetric, Midwifery and Neonatal Maternity Unit based in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The team works flexibly to provide a 24/7 service with on‑call provision. A full and current driving licence is essential for this post. Location The Community Midwifery Unit is situated in Wick, the most northerly town on the east coast and within the county of Caithness with stunning scenery and dramatic coastlines. The town has a vibrant local community with many amenities including a supermarket, cafes, restaurants, takeaways, hotels, churches and a local high school. The nearby town of Thurso has a college. The area offers village life, rural lochs, beaches, wildlife and is a 2‑hour drive to Inverness. Conditions Permanent full‑time post of 37 hours per week, conducted as per service requirements. About NHS Highland NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional board of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across the Highlands and Argyll & Bute. It employs over 10,700 people, making it one of the biggest employers in the area and a significant contributor to the local economy. Our staff are essential members of their communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we work reflects our values and behaviours. Application Process Informal enquiries are welcomed to Donna Firth, Midwifery Team Lead Tel: 01955 880333 or email. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow the link provided on the application page. To view our accessibility statement, please follow the link on the application page. Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland. #J-18808-Ljbffr