Band 6 Midwife

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking experienced midwives to join their maternity team. This Band 6 Midwife role includes providing clinical care, with a flexible rotation across Maternity Triage, Delivery Suite, and inpatient wards. Applicants must hold a valid NMC pin and have experience in maternity settings. The position offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible working options

24/7 clinical support

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin is required for practice.
• Experience in a maternity setting is essential.
• Commitment to evidence-based midwifery practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care within the maternity unit.
• Operate within the flexible rotation pattern as needed.

Skills

Experience as a midwife in maternity settings

Holistic, evidence-based care

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant NMC pin

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced midwives to join our expanding maternity team at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager are encouraged. Provision of seamless care and wellbeing for all women and birthing people is at the forefront of our practice, with a focus on holistic, evidence-based, personalised midwifery care.

As a Band 6 Midwife, you will have the option to be part of a flexible rotation pattern working in Maternity Triage, with potential rotations to Delivery Suite and/or inpatient wards as requested. The amount of time in each area can be tailored to you and be dependant on service needs. You must meet the requirements of the job description and hold a relevant NMC pin.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further detail.

Please note: visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care within the maternity unit as a Band 6 Midwife.
• Operate within the flexible rotation pattern across Maternity Triage, Delivery Suite, and inpatient wards as required and tailored to service needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Relevant NMC pin is required.
• Experience as a midwife in maternity settings and a commitment to holistic, evidence-based care.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Opportunities to gain further development/qualifications and career progression (e.g., NIPE Qualification, Leadership and Management, etc.).
• Flexible working approach with options for full or part-time hours and supportive policies.
• Staff involvement in continuous service improvement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) providing clinical supervision and guidance.
• Special interest groups (safeguarding, audit, student mentorship, infant feeding, infection control, equality and diversity, and more).
• Clinical support 24/7 from the Clinical Midwifery Educator team.

Our Trust is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality and encourages applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.