Senior Charge Midwife​/Community Team Leader; West

We are delighted to announce an excellent opportunity within the Maternity Team for the role of the Community West Manager /Senior Charge Midwife.

This will be a 30hrs permanent position to the successful candidate.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual, who can contribute positively to our team culture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate inclusive leadership, act as a respectful/positive role model, and inspire colleagues through their commitment and professionalism. Exceptional leadership, strong communication abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

If you would like further information or have any queries regarding these positions, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

Alexa Armstrong-Scott
Email: alexandra.armstrong-scottt
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underline all NHSDG core business.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).