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BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
MATERNITY DEPARTMENT
ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE
Fixed Tern Contract for 12 months
28.75 hours per week
Band 5 OR 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for and enthusiastic and motivated Rotational Midwife at Band 5 or 6 to join NHS Borders maternity service. We are a small team providing midwifery/consultant led care, with approximately 900 deliveries per year. We aim to provide family centred maternity care to the women and families within the Borders focusing on the principles of Best Start.
This post includes rotational opportunities throughout the maternity service, between labour ward, antenatal/postnatal ward and community.
We actively support you to develop and enhance your skills in all aspects of midwifery.
Main duties include being responsible for providing all care to pregnant women and their families throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
The Borders is a beautiful place to work, live and play; it has an array of outdoor activities available within its stunning countryside location and great transport links within Scotland and across the border. The maternity team enjoy the benefits and support that being part of a small team offers and enjoy varied organised social activities.
Please contact Leigh Wilson SCM on 01896 826898 or 826316 if you require further information.
**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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