Midwife
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9372-26-0001 |
Summary
Supports women undergoing high risk labour. Takes blood samples, inserts intravenous cannula and administers intravenous drugs. Evaluates for and performs episiotomy when necessary, sutures episiotomies and tears. Assists Anaesthetist when siting epidurals and cares for women who have an epidural. Provides care and support to women and their families in cases of miscarriage, terminationof pregnancy, intrauterine death and stillbirth. Recognise and takes the lead in managing emergency situations where evidence basedknowledge and skills are required to deal with critical events i.e. antepartum, intrapartum andpostpartum emergencies requiring immediate life support. Provides immediate care of the newborn including emergency resuscitation when required. Provide evidence-based advice and support to all women in their chosen method of infantfeeding. Works within the Nursing and Midwifery code of professional practice.