Job summaryDo you consider caring with compassion to be fundamental to your role?Looking for a new career path in one of the most picturesque parts of the country?The Lake District, England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site would be on your doorstep. This beautiful part of the country would enable you to discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, along with a warm welcome and rich cultural heritage.
Our Trust is recruiting
enthusiastic,
highly motivated community midwives/birth centre
midwives , to join our
dynamic,
dedicated, f
orward thinking professional team which serves a wide geographical area with rural and urban communities.
- You will need to be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical skills, a commitment to on going learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care, and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation in order to meet the demands of the community we serve. You will require the necessary skills and a passion to provide home birth and births within a birth centre. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you! Development OpportunitiesHere at Morecambe Bay we are committed to supporting our employees in mandatory training requirements and their professional development.
We would encourage and welcome you to come and have a look beforehand.
Main duties of the jobThe role involves working within the community as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team. It also involves maintaining a good relationship with other members of the team ensuring the women receive safe care.
You will be need to be able to provide high quality women centred maternity care , effective leadership, optimise teaching opportunities and give support to all grades of staff; planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care.
The role involves giving appropriate education to women and their families and giving necessary care, advice and supervision throughout the pregnancy continuum. You will be required to ensure appropriate referral for mother or child, as required to other agencies and specialist midwifery team and to give necessary care advice and supervision to women and their families, wherever possible/appropriate.
About usWe operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
We are working towards becoming a
truly inclusive organisation by
celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are
committed to eliminating discrimination,
reducing health inequalities,
promoting equal opportunities and
respect for all of our colleagues and patients.
We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce,
improving the quality of their working life and
valuing their contribution to
high quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.
DetailsDate posted24 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number331-8059160-UHMB-A
Job locationsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable- Current driving licence
- 1st level degree in relevant field
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of clinical competence/to work autonomously within multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs
Desirable- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs
Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential- Committed to CPD of self and others
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable- Understanding the role of Research and Development
Person Specification
Education and qualificationsEssential- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable- Current driving licence
- 1st level degree in relevant field
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of clinical competence/to work autonomously within multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs
Desirable- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs
Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential- Committed to CPD of self and others
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable- Understanding the role of Research and Development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
AddressRoyal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
AddressRoyal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Community manager RLI
Claire Pearson
claire.pearson1@mbht.nhs.uk
01524583867
DetailsDate posted24 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number331-8059160-UHMB-A
Job locationsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
