Job summary Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young parents and their families. We would like to recruit highly motivated band 6 Midwives to lead the Young Parent Maternity Service within our welcoming, supportive and friendly Enhanced Support Midwifery team. This will be involve working across central Lancashire with young people and their families. The role is a fixed term contract for a period of twelve months. You will provide antenatal and postnatal continuity of carer to young people and act as an advocate for young people and their families to coordinate care based on their individual needs optimising mental as well as physical health. 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 young people and their families some of whom may have complex social issues. 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. ? Click to watch video? Main duties of the job ? You will perform a key role within the enhanced support midwifery team. Acting as the link between the maternity service and other healthcare, educational and support services involved in the young person's care planning. ? You will work closely with the enhanced support midwifery team to ensure maternity care is responsive to the young person's needs. ? You will work autonomously, being responsible for managing a caseload and ensure young people are referred appropriately and properly safeguarded. ? You will have a sound based knowledge and act as a resource to colleagues to enable them to provide holistic care that optimises the health and wellbeing of young people and their families with/without complex social needs including mental health issues. About us We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, midwife, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users. ? 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. ? Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns. ? 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 ?? Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 438-PB2827 Job locations RPH Sharoe Green Unit Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Communicate effectively with young people and their families to provide informed choice and personalisation, recording agreed care plans in their electronic patient record. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide individualised plans of care for young people and their families You will develop and deliver training with the support of the specialist midwives, being knowledgeable and supportive of the continuity of carer national agenda. You will work in partnership with a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team from health and social work to provide high standards of care for young people with varied complex social needs. You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values and Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part of a team to ensure that women and relatives receive excellent care with compassion. You will participate in data collection to demonstrate the positive impacts of continuity of carer for young people in improving health and pregnancy outcomes. Please refer to attached job description Job description Job responsibilities Communicate effectively with young people and their families to provide informed choice and personalisation, recording agreed care plans in their electronic patient record. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide individualised plans of care for young people and their families You will develop and deliver training with the support of the specialist midwives, being knowledgeable and supportive of the continuity of carer national agenda. You will work in partnership with a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team from health and social work to provide high standards of care for young people with varied complex social needs. You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values and Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part of a team to ensure that women and relatives receive excellent care with compassion. You will participate in data collection to demonstrate the positive impacts of continuity of carer for young people in improving health and pregnancy outcomes. Please refer to attached job description Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered midwife with valid NMC registration NMC mentorship or practice assessor qualification Degree Desirable Ability to perform Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Knowledge & Experience Essential Completed preceptorship programme and achieved band 6 Experience of MDT working. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice Knowledge and understanding of the additional support which is required to optimise outcomes and experience for young parents Able to manage /treat obstetric emergencies in hospital/birth unit and community setting confidently Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Experience at band 6 Forward thinking "can do" approach. level or completed band 5 preceptorship Sensitive and kind manner. Self-motivated and keen to work autonomously. Desirable Experience of delivering antenatal and postnatal care Experience of continuity of carer. Experience of working in a variety of maternity settings/environments Experience of working with people with mental health issues and/or young people Experience of child protection conferences, MARAC, strategy meetings, planning meetings, core group meetings and substance misuse meetings with local partners Experience in developing and delivering training Experience of implementing changes and service developments Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered midwife with valid NMC registration NMC mentorship or practice assessor qualification Degree Desirable Ability to perform Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Knowledge & Experience Essential Completed preceptorship programme and achieved band 6 Experience of MDT working. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice Knowledge and understanding of the additional support which is required to optimise outcomes and experience for young parents Able to manage /treat obstetric emergencies in hospital/birth unit and community setting confidently Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Experience at band 6 Forward thinking "can do" approach. level or completed band 5 preceptorship Sensitive and kind manner. Self-motivated and keen to work autonomously. Desirable Experience of delivering antenatal and postnatal care Experience of continuity of carer. Experience of working in a variety of maternity settings/environments Experience of working with people with mental health issues and/or young people Experience of child protection conferences, MARAC, strategy meetings, planning meetings, core group meetings and substance misuse meetings with local partners Experience in developing and delivering training Experience of implementing changes and service developments 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address RPH Sharoe Green Unit Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)