Community Midwife

Job Summary

Community Midwife – Join MAX FORTUNE, INC.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate midwives to join our community midwifery teams and midwifery continuity of carer (MCoC) teams. You will be part of a supportive group of midwives who are passionate about providing high‑quality community care.

Our traditional community teams are based across four Midwifery Hubs covering Northampton and surrounding villages, and we also have a specialist safeguarding community team that cares for vulnerable families during the antenatal and postnatal period.

We provide evidence‑based care in the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, supporting women’s choice of birthplace, including homebirths. We work collaboratively with the wider multi‑disciplinary team and support colleagues in hospital settings.

As a community midwife you will be responsible for a caseload of birthing people, run clinics within a hub setting, and provide care in homes. You will maintain your clinical skills, meet revalidation requirements, and support students on their learning journey. CPD opportunities are available to help you achieve your career aspirations.

The role will include internal rotation as required and participation in an on‑call provision to support homebirths and future service needs.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide midwifery care to birthing people during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods in home, hub, and hospital settings.
• Bring continuity of care to local families and support the vision of Better Births and Saving Babies Lives.
• Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication throughout the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Maintain and develop your clinical skills and keep revalidation requirements up to date, including a yearly mandatory training week.
• Ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and evolve with new evidence.
• Act as a professional role model for midwifery and observe the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping in accordance with accepted standards.
• Undertake relevant clinical practice in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and is part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. We are committed to doing things better, efficiently, and with a modern approach. The Hospital Group encourages application from all protected groups, especially BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro‑rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Job location: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
• Reference number: 265-7592541-FAM

Responsibilities

• Research & development, audit participation, and dissemination of findings.
• Promote quality improvement in women‑centred care.
• Maintain personal professional profile and revalidation.
• Identify and negotiate training needs via the Trust appraisal system.
• Stay aware of national midwifery agenda issues and communicate effectively.

Person Specification – Essential

• Educated and registered to the level of Registered Midwife.
• Midwifery experience across a variety of maternity clinical areas.
• Understanding of integrating theory and practice.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to attend clients at home with appropriate equipment.
• Physical effort, including manual handling.
• Emotional effort, able to cope with distressing or traumatic circumstances.
• Working conditions – VDU usage, working on Labour Ward and other maternity areas as required.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current UK professional registration.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Teaching and mentoring course.
• Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE).
• Professional Midwifery Advocate.
• Experience working in a community midwifery setting.
• Experience teaching in clinical areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management.
• Awareness of safeguarding.
• Understanding of the change process and implementation steps.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold a current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx

EEO Statement: The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these are under‑represented in our hospitals.

Employment Type

• Entry level
• Part‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider