Band 5 Midwife- Maternity

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Birmingham seeks Band 5 Midwives to join a dynamic maternity team. You will engage in all aspects of midwifery care, providing support to a diverse patient population. Ideal candidates have a Diploma or BSc in Midwifery Studies and are registered with NMC. The role offers opportunities for ongoing development, ensuring high-quality care in various settings. Flexibility in working patterns is available, with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 annually.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working patterns

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a Midwife with NMC.
• Experience in various settings using midwifery skills.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in preceptorship and assess midwifery care.
• Support and supervise students and staff.
• Participate in clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Registered Midwife on the NMC register

Holistic evidence-based approach

Safeguarding services understanding

Knowledge of current healthcare issues

Ability to care for at-risk users

Education

Diploma or BSc in Midwifery Studies

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Midwives to join the dynamic Maternity team at UHB – Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals. As part of our ongoing recruitment strategy, we offer midwifery roles within an integrated model of care spanning both community and inpatient clinical areas, ensuring a well‑rounded experience and enabling our midwives to deliver safe, high‑quality, personalised care across the full maternity pathway.

At UHB we have a well‑established Clinical Support Team, a robust Preceptorship Programme, ongoing training, development and mentorship opportunities. Whether you are a 3rd‑year Student Midwife, a Newly Qualified Midwife, Return to Practice or an Experienced Midwife looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Participate and engage in all elements of the preceptorship pathway in accordance with UHB’s standard operating procedures for preceptorship midwives.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care using a holistic, evidence‑based approach that is women‑centred and culturally sensitive.
• Support, supervise and teach students and staff on relevant clinical and non‑clinical procedures and practices; act as practice supervisor as required.
• Perform and maintain required clinical procedures competently, and use clinical equipment appropriately, undertaking relevant training as required.
• Communicate and work effectively with the wider team.
• Participate in clinical governance by reporting serious incidents and contributing proactively to service development.
• Participate in parent education programmes both in hospital and community settings.
• Prioritise workload effectively.
• Support women who choose to labour at home and the Birth Centre through the on‑call rota system.
• Provide professional total care and support for women requesting a homebirth.
• Utilise highly developed physical skills where appropriate, including suturing in clients' homes and hospital settings, and carry out all relevant forms of care, including emergency interventions within community and hospital environments.

Community Focussed Skills

With support, participate in an on‑call rota to support women who choose to labour at home and the Birth Centre. Act professionally in providing total care and support for women who request a homebirth. Utilize highly developed physical skills where appropriate – for example, suturing within the client’s home and hospital setting. Carry out all relevant forms of care, including emergency interventions, within the community and hospital environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Midwife on the NMC register.
• Diploma or BSc in Midwifery Studies.

Desirable Qualifications

• Examination of the Newborn (NIPE).
• Mentor/assessor training or willingness to work towards it.

Essential Experience

• Worked in a variety of settings using all midwifery skills (pre‑ or post‑registration).
• Understands safeguarding services and supports applying this care.
• Can demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging healthcare issues.
• Recognises how to care for at‑risk / socially excluded service users.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 13832

Job locations: Trustwide

Employer Details

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm