Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for part time, Band 7 Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife. The successful applicants will be motivated, passionate and dedicated to providing high quality women-centred care, with UK NMC registration. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team in an environment that is open, supportive and empowering. Your experience will ensure that you provide a high standard of care to our mothers and their families. As a member of our team you will be professional, reliable, safe and compassionate and have excellent communication skills and a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through evidence based practice. Main duties of the job Practices with due attention to the Midwives Rules and Standards and the Code of Professional Conduct Assesses, plans and implements antenatal care to women with low and high risk pregnancies, having regard to the needs and wishes of the woman and her family. Liaises with and advises members of the multi-disciplinary team on the individual needs of women in her care. Monitors the antenatal welfare and condition of the fetus by appropriate means. Competent to deliver the flu and Pertussis programme in maternity. Maintains accurate records of clinical observations and progress of pregnacy. Co-ordinates the care of women with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective and appropriate communication and safe care. Has the skill, knowledge and ability to provide care for women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, both in the hospital and community setting. As a senior midwife, is able to advise and support women with psychological, emotional and sensitive issues often in difficult and complex circumstances. Recognises complications and deals with clinical problems in a safe and appropriate manner and can provide emergency care to mother and/or baby whilst awaiting medical assistance including management of maternal haemorrhage, intravenous cannulation and infant and adult resuscitation. Conducts exposure prone procedures with due care and attention for safety of the patient and self. For example: episiotomy and suturing of the perineum. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 432-HR2410-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Midwife oENB997 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification. oDegree in Midwifery Practice oChild protection training level 3 oAttendance at leadership course Desirable oRegistered Nurse oEducation to diploma level Experience Essential oProven post registration experiences as clinical midwife. oExtensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal clinical practice. oEvidence of advanced decision making skills. oPrevious ward management experience. Desirable oExperience of working as Band 7 midwife. oExperience in report writing. oBudget monitoring skills. oAntenatal and Newborn Screening experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Midwife oENB997 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification. oDegree in Midwifery Practice oChild protection training level 3 oAttendance at leadership course Desirable oRegistered Nurse oEducation to diploma level Experience Essential oProven post registration experiences as clinical midwife. oExtensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal clinical practice. oEvidence of advanced decision making skills. oPrevious ward management experience. Desirable oExperience of working as Band 7 midwife. oExperience in report writing. oBudget monitoring skills. oAntenatal and Newborn Screening experience 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. 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. 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)