North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fetal Monitoring Lead Midwife *Internal*

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Fetal Monitoring Lead Midwife Band 7 - 15hrs per week WCH

We are proud to say that our service was rated 'Good' at our last CQC inspection, and our goal is to ensure all our women and families continue to receive high quality care from our exceptional teams, whilst also placing high value on a positive staff experience.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated midwife, we would love you to come and join our team here in North Cumbria. We have opportunities for Integrated Midwives across all areas of our Maternity Service, including delivery suite, antenatal and postnatal inpatients and community areas.

We have 2 small, friendly Consultant led units and a stand- alone birth centre who work closely with our community midwifery teams.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to build on the current practice and improve the standard of fetal monitoring, to achieve healthy birth outcomes within the Trust.

To provide positive practice learning to the highest quality through teaching and empowering the midwives and obstetricians to utilise their skills and available evidence to develop better midwifery practice with regards intrapartum risk assessment and fetal monitoring.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7754505

Job locations

WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oLive NMC required
  • oRegistered Midwife
  • oProfessional/clinical knowledge acquired through midwifery training to degree/ diploma level and preceptorship plus further study, experience of area of expertise

Desirable

  • oLeadership course / experience
  • oManagement course / experience
  • oDegree in Midwifery
  • oIT skills
  • oCTG Masterclass course
  • oTeaching experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious experience at Band 6
  • oEvidence of managing change in ward/dept area
  • oEvidence of practice development
  • oEvidence of introduction and maintaining effective clinical governance strategy
  • oExperience of coordinating a team
  • oEvidence of innovation in practice
  • oThorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
  • oThorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues
  • oThorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
  • oBasic knowledge of financial management Knowledge of primary care
  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
  • oThorough understanding of equality issues and equality legislation and best practice.

Desirable

  • oEquality impact assessment. (for all involved in policy/service development)

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • oExcellent interpersonal skills
  • o Mentorship skills
  • o Extended scope of practice skills
  • o Practical skills required include: advanced level fetal monitoring interpretation
  • oCounselling & appraisal skills
  • oTime Management Skills
  • o Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
  • oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oLeadership skills
  • oThe ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
  • oTeaching

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills
  • oBasic IT skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • oAbility to communicate with staff at all levels
  • oAbility to communicate with MDT
  • oAbility to work as member of a team
  • o High level of personal motivation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oLive NMC required
  • oRegistered Midwife
  • oProfessional/clinical knowledge acquired through midwifery training to degree/ diploma level and preceptorship plus further study, experience of area of expertise

Desirable

  • oLeadership course / experience
  • oManagement course / experience
  • oDegree in Midwifery
  • oIT skills
  • oCTG Masterclass course
  • oTeaching experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious experience at Band 6
  • oEvidence of managing change in ward/dept area
  • oEvidence of practice development
  • oEvidence of introduction and maintaining effective clinical governance strategy
  • oExperience of coordinating a team
  • oEvidence of innovation in practice
  • oThorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
  • oThorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues
  • oThorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
  • oBasic knowledge of financial management Knowledge of primary care
  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
  • oThorough understanding of equality issues and equality legislation and best practice.

Desirable

  • oEquality impact assessment. (for all involved in policy/service development)

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • oExcellent interpersonal skills
  • o Mentorship skills
  • o Extended scope of practice skills
  • o Practical skills required include: advanced level fetal monitoring interpretation
  • oCounselling & appraisal skills
  • oTime Management Skills
  • o Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
  • oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oLeadership skills
  • oThe ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
  • oTeaching

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills
  • oBasic IT skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • oAbility to communicate with staff at all levels
  • oAbility to communicate with MDT
  • oAbility to work as member of a team
  • o High level of personal motivation

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Quality and Safety Lead for Perinatal Services

Charlotte Wright

charlotte.wright@ncic.nhs.uk

07787534066

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7754505

Job locations

WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


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