About this role
Job summary
Are you a Band 6 Midwife who is looking for a new challenge, come and see what Bolton Maternity services has to offer....
Calling all midwives, do you want to be involved to the exciting new things happening at Bolton. 2028 will see the opening of our newly renovated unit, a new alongside birth centre, a new maternity triage.
Are you passionate about improving the experience and outcomes for women and families? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, progressive and supportive team?
You will join a team of Midwives who truly care about women's experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We value your experience working with us and acknowledge that fulfilled Midwives put women at the centre of their work. We want you to be part of our team shaping our vision for an outstanding service.
We have opportunities for band 6 experienced registered Midwives in:-
Community and the Midwifery Led Centre opening early 2028
Contract is for a rotational midwife, the successful applicant may be required to work in any area in the future, however currently the vacancy is in community.
Flexible working patterns available
Full time / Part time hours offered
Professional development.
The Trust has a dedicated international Midwifery/nursing recruitment programme in place; because of this we ask international midwives/nurses to please not apply for our general midwife/nursing vacancies.
Main duties of the job
With births of around 6000 per year, Bolton is the 'Supercentre' for the North West, providing high quality compassionate care to the women of Bolton, Bury, Salford and beyond.
Recent improvements have led to a stronger focus on providing safe and compassionate care and this has increased opportunities to learn, develop and expand your career.
What we are currently doing:
Offering 4 choices of birth environment Providing high quality care to high risk women Working towards offering a transitional care service Perinatal mental health service to offer a more holistic approach to women with mental health needs.
You will have:-
Confidence in your midwifery skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A zest for holistic care Passion for physiological birth Be prepared to support women through their journey whatever it becomes. Passion for Continuity of Carer
About us
"The right care, by the right person, in the right place"
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women's and Children's services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Qualified midwife
Desirable
NIPE Supervisor/ assessor training. Community midwife experience
Experience Essential
Band 6 Midwifery experience
Desirable
IT Skills Information governance Team working continuity of carer
Qualifications Essential
Midwifery Degree
Desirable
Recent professional development NLS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)