NHS Grampian appoints new midwifery lead for Moray as health board aims to recruit 100 additional staff as part of Maternity Service Plan
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NHS Grampian has appointed a new midwifery lead for Moray.
Jacqui Keddie has been appointed as part of the Moray Maternity Service Plan which will see the recruitment of almost 100 additional staff.
She has worked in various roles across Grampian including the quality, risk and governance team before becoming a labour ward coordinator in Aberdeen.
She has since spent a number of years as a community team leader in Moray and will now support teams that will expand significantly over the next few years.
Jacqui said: “The recruitment of staff to support the development of a sustainable, consultant-led unit at Dr Gray’s Hospital is underway and going well.
"I have been lucky to benefit from really supportive line managers over the years who pushed me to develop my skillset and learning. I want to do that for others.”
Jacqui relocated to Moray in 1998 to be close to her family after training in Ayrshire and spending a year working in a hospital near London.
Having initially planned to stay for a year, Jacqui has never left and has raised two children with her husband in the area.
She adds that she "couldn't imagine living anywhere else".
Jacqui said: "I remember thinking why am I going to this little hospital?
"I wasn't sure if there would be many career opportunities further down the line.
"But it has been fantastic, with lots of training opportunities and making the most of chances to develop my career working across Grampian."
Jacqui says that she feels prepared to take on the new role and adds that her training over the past five years will stand her in "good stead".
She added: "The midwifery ward at Dr Gray’s has always been lovely and homely, and I’ve always felt supported, cared for and nurtured here. I’m sure that will continue.
“Change doesn't have to be scary. It's daunting but I would rather jump in and get on board than worry about it. I love the fact no day is ever the same in midwifery, we get to meet incredible people and we see people both at their most vulnerable and their strongest.
"It really is a privilege to be there as people become new mums and dads.”
To find out more about job opportunities at Dr Gray's Hospital visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.
