Midwife (Band 5 to Band 6)

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Midwife (Band 5 to Band 6)

The closing date is 15 October 2026

NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES SEEKING ADAPTATION MIDWIFE POST. ADAPTATION MIDWIFE POSTS WILL BE ADVERTISED SEPARATELY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Exciting opportunity for compassionate Midwives to join our Maternity.

Development Band 5/6 role with opportunity to build experience across range of maternity settings, incl. community and hospital-based services. We are looking for those who share commitment to providing safe, personalised and evidence-based care, supporting service users to make informed choices throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.

Service provides Midwifery and Consultant‑Led care, with strong focus on safety, quality improvement, personalised care, and continuous learning. Through rotation working, you will have opportunity to develop range of skills and experience whilst being supported by experienced multi‑disciplinary team.

We are committed to supporting development, confidence and wellbeing of our midwifery workforce. Supported from dedicated Practice Development Team, Midwifery Advocates and Leaders who are passionate.

Newly‑qualified Midwives will be Appointed at Band 5 and supported via our preceptorship programme, clinical supervision and competency framework to develop to Band 6 practice.

Family Care is an exciting and supportive place to work, with opportunities and flexible working where service allows. Applications welcome from newly‑qualified and experienced midwives who share our commitment to delivering outstanding care.

Main duties of the job

Role includes:

Delivering high-quality care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal.

Support women and families to make informed choices through personalised care, informed choice and shared decision‑making.

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and seamless care.

Recognising and escalating clinical concerns appropriately to support safety etc. of women and babies.

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and incident learning activities to improve services.

Support education and development of students, newly‑qualified midwives and colleagues.

Participate in rotation working across Maternity, contributing to delivery of 24‑hour service.

Service operates 24/7 all year. Participate in shifts incl. days, nights, weekends and Bank Hols. May also be needed for on‑call rota, providing support within designated areas during periods of escalation/increased demand, with support available through on‑call management.

Must be a current UK NMC Registered Midwife or be due to qualify (in next six months) from approved UK Midwifery programme. Should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to evidence-based practice, and ability to work effectively both independently and part of MDT.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

The Post is rotational throughout Maternity Services, providing care to women enduring pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate midwifery care for women, babies and families within their care. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code, ensuring that professional standards are always maintained. To support, supervise and contribute to the development of students, newly‑qualified midwives and colleagues, acting as a positive role model. Support the shift leader or Team Leader to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met. To ensure clear and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team. To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current UK NMC Registration as a Midwife or be in the final year of an approved UK pre‑registration Midwifery programme with eligibility for NMC registration upon qualification.
• Degree in Midwifery or recognised qualification accepted by the NMC for registration as a Midwife in the United Kingdom.
• Management and leadership training or development programme.
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor preparation or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Registered Midwife, including newly‑qualified midwives.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality care.
• Experience as a Band 6 Midwife.
• Evidence of contributing to service improvement, audit, quality improvement or innovation in practice.
• Experience of supporting students, newly‑qualified midwives or colleagues in the clinical environment.

Physical Skills

• Ability to undertake clinical procedures safely and competently within own scope of practice.
• Ability to work across inpatient, community and rotational settings.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods of standing, walking, moving and handling.
• Ability to assist women and babies with moving and handling activities in accordance with Trust Moving and Handling policies and procedures.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role across hospital sites, community settings and other clinical locations as required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes, particularly for community‑based duties.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary midwifery practice and evidence-based care.
• Maintains an up‑to‑date understanding of best practice, national policy and professional recommendations relevant to maternity services, ensuring these inform patient care and service delivery.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of professional practice, scope of practice and professional accountability.
• Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally, providing support, reassurance, and guidance when required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for women, babies and families.
• Knowledge of risk management processes, incident reporting and learning from incidents to improve patient safety.
• Knowledge of personalised care principles and shared decision making within maternity services.
• Awareness of health inequalities and their impact on maternity outcomes, with an understanding of approaches to delivering equitable and inclusive care.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient record systems, digital technologies and IT packages relevant to maternity services.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within own scope of practice.
• Experience and confidence in the Practice Assessor and/or Practice Supervisor role.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, audit and service development methodologies.
• Awareness of current national maternity drivers, including maternity safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of participation in practice development, service improvement or leadership activities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £48,117 a year pro‑rata for part‑time

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