Pulse is thrilled to be collaborating with one of Scotland's largest health Board. NHS Highlands offers prehospital treatment as well as primary and secondary care. NHS Highland oversees a variety of facilities, including a big district general hospital, three rural general hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, and several community hospitals.
To deliver the highest quality midwifery care while adhering to the principles and standards of the NHS Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Competitive Salaries-paying based on experience
- You will receive 12 weeks accommodation
- Flight to UK
- OSCE training & travel paid
- All visa costs paid
- Ongoing training/support provided
- Great opportunity for people who have sub-specialist's interest
The successful midwife will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that will provide antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care as specified by the individual woman and baby. The midwife will also be responsible for the daily care of a set number of women and/or babies as part of a team.
The Highlands is Scotland's largest territory, covering approximately 10,000 square miles in northern Scotland. The area has breath-taking landscape, including the legendary Loch Ness. The Highlands have three official languages: English, Scots, and Gaelic.It has the highest mountains in the UK, ranging from 900 to 1300 metres.
- Educated to degree level/ have a valid registration
- If dual registrant, a minimum of four years practising only as a midwife in such country is required
- Providing a high-quality service while dealing with a fluctuating workload
- Coping with tough co-workers, women, and/or family members
- The ability to adapt to working in various areas of midwifery
- Administer intramuscular and intravenous medicines
- Conduct abdominal exams
- Perform vaginal exams and induce labour
- Assess wounds and remove sutures, clips, drains, or staples, as well as dressings
- Assessing the perineum after vaginal birth, accurately determining the severity of any perineal damage, and initiating appropriate treatment, including perineum suturing
- Assisting women with personal hygiene
- Assisting colleagues in the workplace during difficult and stressful times
Prospective candidates are invited to discuss this job opportunity using the informal contact information provided in the advert so please get in touch with the team