Job summary
Maternity Outpatients Department Midwife
The Maternity Outpatients Department Midwife is responsible for delivering high-quality, woman-centred antenatal care within the outpatient setting. Working as part of the multidisciplinary maternity team, the midwife provides assessment, monitoring, education, and support to women and their families throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice at all times.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
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Provide comprehensive antenatal assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and risk assessments
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Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing, including blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, fetal growth assessment, iron transfusions and cardiotocography (CTG) where appropriate
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Identify, manage, and escalate deviations from normal in accordance with clinical guidelines
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Coordinate care for women with complex or high-risk pregnancies in collaboration with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals
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Deliver health education and birth preparation advice, including infant feeding education and safeguarding awareness
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Facilitate referrals to specialist services (e.g., diabetes, mental health, fetal medicine) when indicated
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and electronic records
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Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development within the outpatient department
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Support student midwives and contribute to a positive learning environment
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Promote equality, diversity, and culturally sensitive care
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Antenatal Clinic & Antenatal Day Assessment Unit
We are seeking a motivated and compassionateBand 6 Midwifeto join our dynamic Antenatal Services team, working across the Antenatal Clinic and Antenatal Day Assessment Unit (ANDAU). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, woman-centred care within a busy outpatient setting.
As a Band 6 Midwife, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive antenatal assessment, monitoring, and care for women with both low- and high-risk pregnancies. You will be responsible for the clinical assessment and management of women presenting with pregnancy-related concerns, ensuring timely escalation and collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
The Role
Working autonomously within agreed guidelines and in partnership with obstetric, anaesthetic, neonatal and specialist teams, you will:
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Provide holistic antenatal care including booking appointments, routine reviews, and consultant-led clinic support
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Undertake assessment and management of women attending the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit with concerns such as ongoing reduced fetal movements, hypertension, anaemia, or suspected fetal growth restriction
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Perform and interpret clinical observations including CTG monitoring, urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, and fetal growth assessment
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Recognise deviations from normal and escalate appropriately in line with national and local guidelines
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Support women with complex pregnancies including diabetes, multiple pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, and other medical or obstetric conditions
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Deliver education and advice to women and families regarding pregnancy, birth preparation, infant feeding, and postnatal care
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Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic documentation
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Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
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Act as a role model and support junior staff and student midwives
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
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Be a Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
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Have post-registration experience in antenatal care
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Demonstrate sound clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
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Be confident in CTG interpretation and escalation processes
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Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively
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Be committed to continuous professional development and high standards of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Antenatal Clinic & Antenatal Day Assessment Unit
We are seeking a motivated and compassionateBand 6 Midwifeto join our dynamic Antenatal Services team, working across the Antenatal Clinic and Antenatal Day Assessment Unit (ANDAU). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, woman-centred care within a busy outpatient setting.
As a Band 6 Midwife, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive antenatal assessment, monitoring, and care for women with both low- and high-risk pregnancies. You will be responsible for the clinical assessment and management of women presenting with pregnancy-related concerns, ensuring timely escalation and collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
The Role
Working autonomously within agreed guidelines and in partnership with obstetric, anaesthetic, neonatal and specialist teams, you will:
-
Provide holistic antenatal care including booking appointments, routine reviews, and consultant-led clinic support
-
Undertake assessment and management of women attending the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit with concerns such as ongoing reduced fetal movements, hypertension, anaemia, or suspected fetal growth restriction
-
Perform and interpret clinical observations including CTG monitoring, urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, and fetal growth assessment
-
Recognise deviations from normal and escalate appropriately in line with national and local guidelines
-
Support women with complex pregnancies including diabetes, multiple pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, and other medical or obstetric conditions
-
Deliver education and advice to women and families regarding pregnancy, birth preparation, infant feeding, and postnatal care
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic documentation
-
Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
-
Act as a role model and support junior staff and student midwives
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
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Be a Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
-
Have post-registration experience in antenatal care
-
Demonstrate sound clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
-
Be confident in CTG interpretation and escalation processes
-
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively
-
Be committed to continuous professional development and high standards of care
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in an outpatient setting
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or acting as a role model in professional practice
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in an outpatient setting
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or acting as a role model in professional practice
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.
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.
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).
