Senior Midwife
CompanyNHS Borders
Location
Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/1/2026
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Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
MATERNITY DEPARTMENT
SENIOR MIDWIFE
Permanent
Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for and enthusiastic and motivated Senior Midwife at Band 7 to join NHS Borders maternity service. We are a small team providing midwifery/consultant led care, with approximately 900 deliveries per year. We aim to provide family centred maternity care to the women and families within the Borders focusing on the principles of Best Start.
Within this role you will be responsible for managing the midwifery and health care support worker team on Labour ward on a day to day basis. A large part of this role will involve co-ordinating the clinical workload in labour ward and across the ante/postnatal ward. The post holder should have an understanding of the complexities of maternity care and have the ability to lead under pressure. The post holder should demonstrate relevant experience as a Band 6 midwife which should align with NHS Borders values. Along with clinical leadership the post holder should have a commitment to professional development and the development of others, supporting the workforce and managerial responsibilities.
The Borders is a beautiful place to work, live and play; it has an array of outdoor activities available within its stunning countryside location and great transport links within Scotland and across the border. The maternity team enjoy the benefits and support that being part of a small team offers and enjoy varied organised social activities.
Please contact Leigh Wilson SCM on 01896 826898 or 826316 if you require further information.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled s
Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
MATERNITY DEPARTMENT
SENIOR MIDWIFE
Permanent
Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for and enthusiastic and motivated Senior Midwife at Band 7 to join NHS Borders maternity service. We are a small team providing midwifery/consultant led care, with approximately 900 deliveries per year. We aim to provide family centred maternity care to the women and families within the Borders focusing on the principles of Best Start.
Within this role you will be responsible for managing the midwifery and health care support worker team on Labour ward on a day to day basis. A large part of this role will involve co-ordinating the clinical workload in labour ward and across the ante/postnatal ward. The post holder should have an understanding of the complexities of maternity care and have the ability to lead under pressure. The post holder should demonstrate relevant experience as a Band 6 midwife which should align with NHS Borders values. Along with clinical leadership the post holder should have a commitment to professional development and the development of others, supporting the workforce and managerial responsibilities.
The Borders is a beautiful place to work, live and play; it has an array of outdoor activities available within its stunning countryside location and great transport links within Scotland and across the border. The maternity team enjoy the benefits and support that being part of a small team offers and enjoy varied organised social activities.
Please contact Leigh Wilson SCM on 01896 826898 or 826316 if you require further information.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled s
tatus. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.