Midwife – Antenatal Ward Core Midwife

Company: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team

Are you passionate about providing excellent care to women with complex pregnancies and co-morbities who require care within the maternity inpatient setting. If so, we would love you to join our motivated and forward thinking core team.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic midwives to join our highly motivated midwifery team, as part of the Band 6 antenatal ward core team providing care to women, birthing people and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity for midwives wanting to further their knowledge and experience with a view to future career progression.

We’re looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail.

You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working.

You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care.

You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, birthing people, families and colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role.

The role will involve supporting the maternity ward area leads in maintaining oversight and management of the maternity ward and offering support and guidance to junior midwives, and learners from all areas of the MDT in this complex area.

Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!

We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you’re a nurse, 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!

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marie Ryan, Job title: Matron for Complex Midwifery Care, Email address: Marie.Ryan@lthtr.nhs.uk, Telephone number: 01772 524512

Rebecca Cookson- Antenatal Ward Manager

Rebecca.Cookson@lthtr.nhs.uk, T- 01772 524115

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Posted: October 12th, 2026