Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Midwife for locum placement within the acute maternity services at Letterkenny Hospital.
This role requires a confident, autonomous practitioner capable of managing labour ward activity within a busy acute environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong clinical judgement, escalation skills, and the ability to function independently within multidisciplinary maternity teams.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
* Be registered in the Midwifery Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
* Hold a current NMBI PIN
* Have a minimum of 3+ years post-registration midwifery experience within an acute maternity setting
* Demonstrate substantial experience in a busy Labour Ward environment
* Be compliant with all mandatory acute training requirements
* Hold the right to work in Ireland
Clinical Competencies
Candidates must demonstrate advanced competency in:
* Independent management of labour and delivery, including high-risk and augmented labours
* Advanced CTG interpretation and fetal monitoring
* Recognition and escalation of maternal and fetal deterioration
* Leadership in obstetric emergencies, including:
* Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)
* Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia
* Shoulder Dystocia
* Cord Prolapse
* Immediate neonatal assessment and initial stabilisation at birth
* Safe administration of maternity-specific and emergency medications
* Management of high-dependency antenatal and postnatal patients
* Participation in multidisciplinary emergency responses
* Accurate, defensible documentation in line with maternity governance standards
Professional & Leadership Competencies
* Ability to function autonomously within a high-demand acute unit
* Strong prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills
* Experience supporting junior staff and students where required
* Clear communication with women, families, obstetricians, anaesthetics, and neonatal teams
* Accountability aligned with NMBI professional standards
Mandatory Compliance
Up-to-date certification required in:
Governance & Legal
* GDPR
* Trust in Care
* Open Disclosure
* National Consent Policy
* Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
* Cyber Security Awareness
Safeguarding
* Safeguarding Adults
* Children First
Clinical Core
* Medication Management
* Basic Life Support (CPR)
* Sepsis Awareness
* INEWS V2
* IMEWS V2
* CTG training
Infection Prevention
* Full AMRIC acute suite
* Standard & Transmission-Based Precautions
* Hand Hygiene
Health & Safety
* Manual Handling (Theory & Practical)
* Fire Safety
CV Requirements
Your CV must clearly outline:
* Labour ward experience
* Acute maternity unit exposure
* Years post-registration
* Employer names and dates
* Current NMBI PIN
Incomplete or unclear applications may delay review.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €37,288.00-€55,477.00 per year
Experience:
* Midwifery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMBI pin (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person