Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Ref: 56038417
Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
Location: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
Directorate: Children & Young People's Services
Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 09/11/26
Closes: Tue, 24 November 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Notes
Southern Trust currently have 8 permanent vacancies available immediately in our Maternity Service, Trustwide. Please view the attached list of vacancies to find out more information on the roles available. Applications will also be accepted from applicants interested in joining the Trust's Registered Midwife Band 6 Bank. Postholders will be required to work across Trust sites rotating within hospital and community settings. A base location will be confirmed on successful appointment. Maternity Service locations include Craigavon Area Hospital, Daisy Hill Hospital, Banbridge, Dungannon, Armagh, Newry & Mourne, and Brownlow.

A waiting list may be complied for any similar permanent vacancies that arise in the Maternity Service, Trustwide within 6 months from date of interview.

If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR.

Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage.

Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.

Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards.

Flexible Working
We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role.

Interview Dates: It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 7th December 2026

Job Summary
The post holder must be able to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries on their own responsibility and to care for the newborn. This care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help. She/he has an important task within the family and community. The work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and extends to certain areas of gynaecology, family planning and childcare.

He/She will develop competencies and acquire additional skills necessary to work as part of a team providing care for women with both low risk and high-risk pregnancies.

The post holder will work across trust sites participating in an 18 month rotation induction programme in ante-natal, intra-natal and post-natal care in hospital settings to include Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital and community settings to include Banbridge, Dungannon, Armagh, Newry and Mourne and Brownlow.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate shifts under supervision during the preceptorship period, liaising with delivery suite co-ordinator/ward manager if concerns arise.
• Carry out daily checks of resuscitation/emergency equipment after induction.
• Assist in checking controlled drug stocks and ordering non-stock drugs for specific women, adhering to DHSS&PS Guidelines.
• Maintain preceptorship record and use all opportunities to develop competencies.
• Participate in audit of midwifery practice and contribute to action plans.
• Ensure practice reflects NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Midwives' Code of Practice and the Midwives' Rules.
• Be competent without direct supervision after preceptorship in venepuncture, abdominal palpation, vaginal examination, catheterisation, conduct of labour and normal births, postnatal care and care of the newborn.
• Under supervision, gain additional clinical skills including IV cannulation, waterbirth, episiotomy, instrumental deliveries, caesarean section support and perineal suturing.
• Undertake CTG interpretation under supervision during preceptorship, liaising with senior midwife or delivery suite co-ordinator thereafter.
• Undertake mentor/assessor training and later gain formal qualification.
• Assist students in planning, implementing and assessing care for women with low risk pregnancy.
• Communicate directly with women and families to clarify, discuss and negotiate proposed treatment and procedures on a daily basis.
• Provide telephone advice relating to pregnancy and labour on a daily basis to women.
• Understand midwifery supervision and collaborate with the Supervisor of Midwives on annual supervisory review.

Essential Criteria

• Currently a Registered Midwife on the live NMC Register or due to register within the next 6 months.
• Hold a current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment (waived where disability prohibits driving and approved alternative transport is available).
• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for woman-centred ante-natal, intra-natal and post-natal care.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide a high standard of patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and relate to staff, multidisciplinary team members, patients and relatives.
• Ability to work shifts, unsociable hours and rotation within the division.
• Conversant with current professional issues, evidence-based practice and research in Midwifery, and understanding of the Clinical Governance framework.

Successful applicants may be required to attend a Health Assessment and may be asked to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI. Applicants may request Flexible Working from the first day of employment.

The Organisation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times.