About the role
As a core member of the NHS Lothian Homebirth Team, you will deliver holistic, woman‑centred care to parents choosing to birth at home. Your responsibilities include:
- Provide high‑quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women choosing homebirth
- Work within a collaborative homebirth team and manage a community caseload
- Partner with women, respecting their choice and promoting physiological birth
- Promote informed choice, safety and personalised care, including for families who choose to homebirth outside of guidance
- Maintain clinical skills and confidence in managing community‑based obstetric emergencies
- Complete enhanced training to support safe, informed and physiological birth
- Collaborate with midwives, GPs, obstetricians and other health professionals to provide safe, individualised and multidisciplinary care
The postholder will work a mix of short days (08:30‑16:30), one long day per week (08:00‑20:30) and will be on overnight calls once or twice per week. All unsocial hours will be paid at an enhanced rate.
We offer
- A supportive and respectful working culture
- Opportunities for professional development and an enhanced training package
- Flexible working options and input into scheduling
- Job satisfaction from autonomous practice and building relationships with families
What we're looking for
- Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
- Experience in intrapartum care and working in community or homebirth settings
- Confidence in supporting physiological birth, managing obstetric emergencies and suturing
- Strong skills in communication, critical thinking, decision making and teamwork
- Driving licence (and access to a car) – essential for this post
- If employed by NHS Lothian: completion of the initial 3‑year rotation in the Early Career Midwives Pathway
Careers and values
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out a vision for excellent, compassionate, safe and effective care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to apply
AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used for ideas or grammar checks, but your answers must be your own. Applications that rely on AI‑generated content may be withdrawn.
Applications that are submitted later may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application at an early stage.
Contact information
For more information about the post, contact team lead Alison Reid at alison.reid@nhs.scot or 07816 077602 and clinical midwifery manager Angela Watt at angela.watt5@nhs.scot + 07977 533462. For a visit or tour, email the Generic Recruitment Team at loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot.
Join NHS Lothian and help shape the future of maternity care. Apply now and make a meaningful impact.
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As a core member of the NHS Lothian Homebirth Team, you will deliver holistic, woman‑centred care to parents choosing to birth at home. Your responsibilities include:
- Provide high‑quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women choosing homebirth
- Work within a collaborative homebirth team and manage a community caseload
- Partner with women, respecting their choice and promoting physiological birth
- Promote informed choice, safety and personalised care, including for families who choose to homebirth outside of guidance
- Maintain clinical skills and confidence in managing community‑based obstetric emergencies
- Complete enhanced training to support safe, informed and physiological birth
- Collaborate with midwives, GPs, obstetricians and other health professionals to provide safe, individualised and multidisciplinary care
The postholder will work a mix of short days (08:30‑16:30), one long day per week (08:00‑20:30) and will be on overnight calls once or twice per week. All unsocial hours will be paid at an enhanced rate.
We offer
- A supportive and respectful working culture
- Opportunities for professional development and an enhanced training package
- Flexible working options and input into scheduling
- Job satisfaction from autonomous practice and building relationships with families
What we’re looking for
- Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
- Experience in intrapartum care and working in community or homebirth settings
- Confidence in supporting physiological birth, managing obstetric emergencies and suturing
- Strong skills in communication, critical thinking, decision making and teamwork
- Driving licence (and access to a car) – essential for this post
- If employed by NHS Lothian: completion of the initial 3‑year rotation in the Early Career Midwives Pathway
Careers and values
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out a vision for excellent, compassionate, safe and effective care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to apply
AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used for ideas or grammar checks, but your answers must be your own. Applications that rely on AI‑generated content may be withdrawn.
Applications that are submitted later may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application at an early stage.
Contact information
For more information about the post, contact team lead Alison Reid at alison.reid@nhs.scot or 07816 077602 and clinical midwifery manager Angela Watt at angela.watt5@nhs.scot + 07977 533462. For a visit or tour, email the Generic Recruitment Team at loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot.
Join NHS Lothian and help shape the future of maternity care. Apply now and make a meaningful impact.
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