Job Description

Job overview

To show compassionate behaviour towards women and their families and ensure that any equality and diversity issues are respected and women and their partners are enabled to be partners in their own care.


Accountability - The Triage Midwife has the overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of maternity triage.


To practice in an environment where safety for the mother and baby are paramount. There will be an expectation to prioritise work effectively and efficiently.


To be a champion of midwifery led care


To provide clinical and management leadership, within the midwifery service.


To provide comprehensive midwifery care in acute and primary health care settings, prioritising work effectively and efficiently.


To provide a visible and accessible authoritative presence in clinical areas.


To work as a Triage Core Band 7 who will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the activity Triage and the close coordination of the key areas in the unit.


To be the clinical expert and resource person encompassing the full scope of midwifery practice.


To provide supervision and management of all midwives and clinical support workers, maternity support workers and registered nurses working within the named area


To be responsible and accountable for finances and human resources issues directly related to the clinical area

Main duties of the job

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Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.


We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.


Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.


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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

At least 27 days of annual leave

plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits

Blue Light card eligibility

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And more,

additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below