Job summary Community Midwife - Permanent, various hours available. An exciting opportunity has arisen for NMC registered midwives to join our community midwifery team. Our community midwifery services strive to provide high standards of evidenced-based, personalised care from hospital and community bases across Tameside and Glossop. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic midwives with a flexible approach to work, who can work autonomously and within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide safe and effective care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. You should be confident and knowledgeable, with excellent interpersonal and clinical skills to fulfil the requirements of this role. We expect our community midwives to work within our guidelines and pathways, and exercise professionalism, initiative and sound clinical judgement to appropriately refer to and work alongside our MDT and partner agencies. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the holistic care of childbearing women and their families. Care provided must be evidence based and planned in partnership to meet the needs of the women. To work as a member of community team of midwives providing antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care pathway for women and their families. Managing your own diary and being flexible to meet service users' needs. The post is for a Band 6 midwife (or an experienced band 5 due to complete their preceptorship) preferably with 2 years' experience to work in the community and intrapartum settings. The intrapartum care will be provided on an on call basis to support the homebirth service. To maintain effective communication and working relationships. To possess the skills to undertake midwifery care to a named caseload of women, during all stages of their pregnancy journey including the postnatal period. Provides a full range of health education and social care advice to women within an integrated model of care pre-conceptually and antenatal. Provides care through the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods for women and their babies in a hospital or community setting. To support the Team/ Ward/Departmental Manager in the effective management of the clinical area. To lead, support, supervise and teach staff. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-NAM6CMID-03-25 Job locations Tameside General Hospital Fountain Street Ashton under Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RM with current UK NMC registration Diploma/Degree in midwifery Desirable NIPE/ENB 997 or equivalent, or working towards Experience Essential Experience of working in all areas of maternity, with community experience 2 years post registration experience in the NHS Experience of mentoring students (up to date Practice Supervisor/Assessor) Desirable Experience of providing intrapartum care within the home environment Skills Essential Can demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to practice Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence base and application to practice Knowledge and application of safeguarding issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential RM with current UK NMC registration Diploma/Degree in midwifery Desirable NIPE/ENB 997 or equivalent, or working towards Experience Essential Experience of working in all areas of maternity, with community experience 2 years post registration experience in the NHS Experience of mentoring students (up to date Practice Supervisor/Assessor) Desirable Experience of providing intrapartum care within the home environment Skills Essential Can demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to practice Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence base and application to practice Knowledge and application of safeguarding issues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside General Hospital Fountain Street Ashton under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)