Community Midwife

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Midlands is looking for a dedicated Registered Midwife to join the Community Midwifery Service. This role involves providing antenatal and postnatal care, managing a 24-hour homebirth service, and collaborating within a multi-professional team. Ideal candidates should have experience in low-risk settings, including homebirths and waterbirths. The position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 pro rata per annum, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with full UK driving licence.
• Broad experience in community maternity services.
• Experience in low risk settings including homebirth and waterbirth.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal and postnatal care for women with a wide caseload.
• Manage a 24-hour homebirth service including assessment, care planning, and support.
• Work with the multi-professional team to ensure advocacy and safeguarding.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Community maternity services

Homebirth experience

Waterbirth knowledge

Professional development

Job description

Main area Maternity Band 6 Permanent 37.5 hours per week day shifts mon-sun and on calls for homebirth service. Job ref 320-W&C-1122

Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust – Salary £38,682‑£46,580 pro rata pa. Closing 13 Jan 2026. Interview 27 Jan 2026.

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated Registered Midwife to join our Community Midwifery Service. The role involves antenatal and postnatal care, homebirth support, and management of a GP caseload across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Main duties

• Antenatal and postnatal care for women with a wide caseload.
• Provision of a 24‑hour homebirth service including assessment, care planning, and surgical support.
• Planning and assessment of care in low risk settings including homebirth and waterbirth.
• Advocacy and safeguarding in vulnerable adult and child protection procedures.
• Collaboration with specialist midwives, consultant midwives and the wider multi‑professional team.

Working for our organisation

We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development and supportive team culture.

Qualifications & experience

• Registered Midwife with full UK driving licence.
• Broad experience in community maternity services.
• Experience in low risk settings including homebirth and waterbirth.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Key facts

Closing date of applications: 13 January 2026. Interview date: 27 January 2026.