Samantha James
Dudley,West Midlands
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Community Midwife providing exceptional antenatal and postnatal care, ensuring positive outcomes for mothers and babies. I excel in being building trusting relationships with diverse communities and delivering tailored support and education. Recognised for improving patient satisfaction and fostering supportive environment through attentive and empathetic care. I am able to manage caseloads of up to 120 women and prioritise my time in order to provide the best possible care for all women. I am confident with relevant safeguarding practises, regularly working with multiple agencies to promote the safety and well being of women and families within my care. I have experience in developing individualised care plans for women with both social complexities, mental health illnesses, learning and physical disabilities, During my previous roles I have also gained experience as a manager, developing service improvement strategies and working with professionals within the Local Maternity and Neonatal Network.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Midwife
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, West Midlands
2025.08 - Current
- Continuation of role from previous NHS trust
- Provided parent education for the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.
- Supported women with social complexities, mental health difficulties, physical and learning disabilities to achieve their preferred birth experiences.
- Worked closely with the learning disabilities and safeguarding team to ensure that families and babies had robust support the safety of the baby was prioritised.
- Enhanced overall patient care by developing a personalised approach to midwifery.
- Managed a caseload of 120 women, including antenatal and postnatal care as well as acting as lead professional withing safeguarding recommendations.
Community midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2023.09 - 2025.08
- Documented detailed patient records for accurate tracking of health progressions.
- Conducted comprehensive pregnancy assessments to ensure mother and baby health.
- Maintained strong relationships with local healthcare providers for integrated care options.
- Achieved improved maternal understanding with clear educational resources.
- Ensured safe labour practices to promote healthy childbirth outcomes.
- Administered necessary medical tests, resulting in timely diagnosis of potential issues.
- Coordinated seamless appointments, ensuring minimal waiting time for patients.
- Provided crucial emotional support for reduced stress during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
Specialist Infant Feeding Midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Dudley, West Midlands
2017.01 - 2023.09
- Overseeing the implementation of the Unicef Baby Friendly Standards for both Maternity and Neonatal
services. - Data collection and auditing to inform bi-monthly strategic meetings on an LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) level.
- Leading on working groups for maternity and neonatal in order to improve quality and care provision.
- Developing training and teaching colleagues and the multi-professional team in order to improve staff
knowledge around the baby friendly standards. - I lead on a focus group for the reduction of readmissions of babies for jaundice and weight loss. I also developed a working group for the improvement of care for babies at risk of neonatal hypoglycaemia
developing a teaching package, learning tools and infographics. - Management of a team of MSWs (maternity support workers) who delivered infant feeding support on a day to day basis.
- Developed policies to support women with learning and physical disabilities to achieve their infant feeding goals.
Inpatient Midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2011.01 - 2017.01
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Gave vaccinations according to NHS immunisation schedule safeguarding infants against infectious diseases.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Provided personalised care plans for women with complex mental health difficulties, learning and physical disabilities.
- Liased with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
- Offered postnatal advice, promoting healthy recovery and breastfeeding practices.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pregnancy Massage
Cotswolds Massage Academy
Cotswolds 2026.04 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Lactation Consultancy
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
2020.08 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton 2009.01 - 2012.01
NVQ Level 4 - Embedding Baby Friendly Standards in Neonatal Care
Breastfeeding Network
Wolverhampton 2019.01 - 2019.06
Skills
- Confidentiality upholding
- Teaching aptitude
- Knowledge of midwifery legislation
- Postpartum depression identification
- Reliable judgement
- Ethical understanding
- Intimate partner violence recognition
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Child safety regulations knowledge
- Training and Development
- Referral systems and local guidelines
- Clinical audits
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Pregnancy Massage
Cotswolds Massage Academy
2026.04 - 2026.04
Community Midwife
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
2025.08 - Current
Community midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
2023.09 - 2025.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Lactation Consultancy
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
2020.08 - 2020.09
NVQ Level 4 - Embedding Baby Friendly Standards in Neonatal Care
Breastfeeding Network
2019.01 - 2019.06
Specialist Infant Feeding Midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
2017.01 - 2023.09
Inpatient Midwife
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
2011.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wolverhampton University
2009.01 - 2012.01