Job overview

Join Our Maternity Recruitment Event at East Cheshire NHS Trust

The Maternity Department at East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting an in-person recruitment event on Wednesday 21st May, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at our Learning & Development Centre, in Macclesfield.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Band 6 midwives. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet our team, learn more about the roles available, and take part in same-day interviews, subject to availability.

Students are welcome to attend, but we are not currently accepting applications.

If you are interested in a same-day interview, then please submit a short application via Trac Jobs.  Alternatively, walk-ins are welcome, but please note that interviews cannot be guaranteed at the event.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Macclesfield Maternity Unit?

Our maternity services include comprehensive antenatal care delivered both in our on-site clinic and across local community settings, along with dedicated postnatal support for families. We also provide care through our Early Pregnancy Unit and a thriving homebirth service, which has supported over 80 families in achieving their birth choices since its reinstatement.

We are seeking adaptable, compassionate individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, who thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and can remain calm under pressure while contributing to the ongoing development of our service.

Our Maternity Unit is a fantastic place to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact.  At Macclesfield Maternity Unit, we’re proud to be a small, inclusive team built on a culture of compassion, positivity, and support.

Our values are guided by the NHS People Promise, ensuring that our women and families receive care from staff who feel safe, supported, and genuinely happy in their work environment.

We’re looking for individuals who are committed to delivering high standards of clinical care across the full pregnancy journey, and who are passionate about being active, collaborative members of our midwifery team.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about the exciting opportunities available within our maternity team.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.