Midwife - Enhanced Support Midwifery Team

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of women and their families who have complex social needs?

We would like to recruit a highly motivated Midwife to join our welcoming, supportive, and friendly Enhanced Support Midwifery team working across central Lancashire.

You will work in partnership with a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team from midwifery, health, and social care to provide and co-ordinate the highest standards of care for women and their families with complex social issues.

You will support your colleagues by coordinating care and providing training and guidance in maternal mental health for key maternity staff, enabling them to provide holistic care that optimizes mental as well as physical health.

We look forward to receiving your application to join our Enhanced Support Midwifery team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and make a valuable contribution to the families in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform a key role within the enhanced support midwifery team.
2. Develop and maintain high standards of care for women and their families with complex social needs and challenges in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
3. Support the specialist midwives within the team on a daily basis caring for women and their families with complex social issues.
4. Be rostered within the team to carry out the daily safety huddle and duty responsibilities.
5. Have a sound knowledge of working with families with complex social issues.

Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful!

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Deborah Gibbons
Job title: Lead Named Midwife for Safeguarding
Email address: deborah.gibbons@lthtr.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07879427461
01772 524027