Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 236-OCO-NM195-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Oldham Hospital
- Town
- Oldham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Triage Midwife
Band 6
Job overview
Join Our Compassionate Midwifery Team as a Triage Midwife
The Northern Care Alliance is excited to invite you to become part of our friendly, welcoming Midwifery Team as a Triage Midwife! If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of women and birthing people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
As a Triage Midwife, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional outpatient care, ensuring that every woman and birthing person receives the support they deserve. You’ll align your practice with the BSOTS framework, making a tangible impact on pregnancy journeys.
What We’re Looking For:
To thrive in this vibrant role, you’ll need superb communication skills and a strong foundation in midwifery practice. Your ability to connect with patients will enhance their experience, while your expertise will help navigate the bustling environment we work in. We value teamwork and compassion, and we’re seeking someone who shares that ethos.
Your Impact:
Join a team where your contributions will be valued and recognised. You will be part of a supportive environment that celebrates each milestone in the journey of motherhood.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care and want to work in a dynamic and fulfilling setting, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your midwifery career with the Northern Care Alliance
Main duties of the job
Are you ready to be an essential part of a supportive Midwifery Team, dedicated to nurturing the wellbeing of mothers, birthing people, and their babies? Here’s your chance to shine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough clinical assessments of maternal and fetal well-being, both over the phone and in person. Your keen insight will ensure that every woman receives the individualised care she deserves
- Immediate Care: Step into action by providing prompt clinical support to women and birthing people in need, ensuring they feel safe and cared for throughout their experience
- Personalised Care Plans: Plan, implement, and evaluate immediate and ongoing care strategies that promote the health and wellness of mothers, their babies, and families. Your expertise will guide families as they embark on this incredible journey
- Expert Advice: Offer compassionate advice and support to women, birthing people, and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and reassurance they need during this special time
Join Us in Making a Lasting Impact.
This role is not just a job; it’s a chance to elevate the birthing experience and foster lasting bonds within the community. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in dynamic environments, we want you on our team.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To 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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- UK NMC Registered Midwife
- Degree / Diploma in Midwifery
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Team Working Skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Current Clinical Midwifery Experience
- Completed UK midwifery preceptorship package
- Practice assessor / supervisor
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of BSOTS
- Clinical skills as required (for example cannulation)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Cartmill
- Job title
- Maternity Triage Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07966201827
- Additional information
Janine Mellor
Lead Midwife for Antenatal Services
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