Band 6 Registered Midwife

Transformation Unit; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Midwife to provide holistic care across the maternity pathway, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. You will work across hospital settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure family‑centred care.

The role offers opportunities for Newly Qualified midwives through dedicated support, with full or part‑time hours and pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration is required.
• Registered Midwife status is essential.
• Degree level or equivalent or diploma with related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic midwifery care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Deliver care in hospital, Birth Centre, Day Assessment Unit, Maternity Triage and Transitional Care Unit.
• Join a proactive, friendly team and contribute to maintaining high standards of family‑centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts including nights and on call duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Registered Midwife

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Employer Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Western Hospital Town Swindon Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Band 6 Registered Midwife

NHS: Band 6

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.

Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.

We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Job overview

Please note, if you are a student qualifying in 2026, please be aware that we have concluded our NQ Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Band 6 Midwives (Fully Registered)

Full or Part Time roles

it’s an exciting yet challenging time for the Maternity Services at GWH, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.

We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team. We are committed to providing high quality, family-centred care.

Are you self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team.
If you are this midwife and would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in a post with us – please apply today!

(Please note, if you prefer working on a part-time basis you will receive a salary on a pro rata basis subject to hours offered)

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal periods. The midwifery care is provided both in hospital, Birth Centre, Day assessment Unit, Maternity Triage and Transitional Care Unit settings.

As part of this we have a number of opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our fabulous team in all Maternity settings.

We have a fantastic package for Newly qualified midwives and a dedicated Preceptorship Lead Midwife who provides invaluable support to guide you through.

We are looking for midwives who can demonstrate kindness and compassion and are passionate about providing gold standard care to the families who choose to birth with us.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive an orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.

Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a truly remarkable and rewarding career.

Here at GWH, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 4000 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to boast a collocated birth centre, home birth service, Day Assessment and Maternity Triage, so it really is an exciting time to come and work with us.

Please see attached Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications B6

• Current NMC Registration
• Registered Midwife
• Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
• Training in management of obstetric emergencies
• to have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)

Experience B6

• Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
• Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
• Experience within UK maternity services in the intrapartum setting
• Midwifery Preceptorship period completed
• Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
• Experience of mentoring students

Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.

Certificate of Sponsorship - Sponsorship can only be offered where the role meets the relevant eligibility criteria, including minimum salary requirements. Please note that not all roles within the organisation are eligible for sponsorship. Eligibility for this role includes:

• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification

Meeting the Skilled Worker visa criteria, where applicable

From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes increased the minimum salary levels required for Skilled Worker visas. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.

Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.

We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.