Community Midwife

Birmingham Women’s and Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Join Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Community Midwife to provide high-quality antenatal and postnatal care to a named caseload within the community. You will work with the community midwifery team across Birmingham, ensuring woman-centred, evidence-based care.

Flexibility is available with shifts 9.00 - 17.00 and across Monday to Sunday; 37.5 hours per week; fixed-term maternity leave cover for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with NMC registration.
• Experience in community midwifery or antenatal/postnatal care preferred.
• Ability to work within Trust guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Observe the NMC Code of Conduct and uphold professional standards.
• Provide midwifery care for a named caseload throughout pregnancy and postnatal period.
• Deliver total care in liaison with team members and other professionals.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and participate in mandatory training.
• Support development of midwifery practice and new roles within the service.

Skills

Able to manage a caseload

Able to work independently

Job description

Search through the open vacancies at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s.

This is YOUR place

• To be at the heart of brilliant care for women, children and young people.
• Where innovation, compassion, and opportunity meet to help transform lives.
• To make a unique impact from day one. As one of only two centres in the UK for women, children, and young people, this is where you can help bring prize-winning discoveries and game-changing innovations to life.
• To grow a thriving career and unlock your potential. Our unique and vast specialisms provide opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. No matter the career path you choose – you’ll have unwavering support for your ambition and a real investment in your learning.
• To discover a community of support. Where our strength comes from our people, who come from every walk of life and who work shoulder-to-shoulder across every discipline. Here, you’ll find a deep camaraderie and the support to take control of your career and find your passion – on the best days, and the toughest.

This is Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Trust.

This is your place, our place, the place.

Main area midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (flexible) Job ref 284-26-8377664-DWAB

Site Birmingham Women's Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/12/2026

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

Join our Community Midwifery Team and make a difference to women and families across Birmingham.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 6 Community Midwife to provide high-quality, personalised antenatal and postnatal care to a named caseload of women within the community.

You will build positive relationships with women and families throughout their maternity journey, providing health education, birth preparation and support with informed birth choices, while advocating for individual needs and promoting safe, personalised care.

Working collaboratively with midwifery colleagues and other healthcare professionals, you will provide evidence-based care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding needs.

Ideally, you will have at least one year’s midwifery experience, strong communication skills and a commitment to developing your clinical practice. You will work in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies and professional standards, maintain mandatory training and contribute to the continued development of our community midwifery service.

Flexible working is considered if the needs of the service can be met. All shifts 9.00 - 17.00 (7.5 hours per day) Shifts are across Monday to Sunday.

If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, woman-centred care closer to home, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

PROFESSIONAL
1To observe the NMC Code of Conduct.

2To work within the policies and protocols of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and enable all members of the midwifery team to carry out care within these guidelines.

3To maintain effective communication and working relationships within the team and between the team and other Health Care Professionals.

4To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her own clinical skills and maintain PREP requirements. Including attendance at Trust mandatory training.

CLINICAL

1 To possess the midwifery skills to undertake midwifery care for a caseload of women during all stages of their pregnancy.

2 To provide total care to women in liaison with other team members.

3 To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her/his own clinical skills.

4 To support the development of midwifery practice and new roles within the service.

5 To assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust Policies and Statutory Rules and Regulations.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 To possess the skills to undertake midwifery care to a named caseload of women and to women during all stages of their pregnancy and postnatal period.

2To provide total care to women in liaison with other team members.

3To be responsible for the maintenance and development of her/his own clinical skills.

4To support the development of midwifery practice and new roles within the service

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

• Able to work independently

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Able to work within Trust guidelines, and in conjunction with local and national policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of Trust systems

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Able to manage a caseload

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Full Clean Driving License

Sponsorship:

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments:

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

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.

Name Natalie Hart Job title Team Manager - Quinton Lane Community Midwives Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07769300099 Additional information

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