Community Midwife- Fixed Term

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for dedicated midwives to join as maternity vaccinators at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. This role offers flexibility with full-time and part-time options, ensuring support and development opportunities. Candidates must be registered midwives with relevant qualifications and experience in community care. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per year. Join us to provide essential care and improve vaccine uptake in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current UK professional registration.
• Relevant post‑registration experience in continuous clinical practice.
• Evidence of a well-documented and up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Run clinics from the hubs and manage a twilight service once per week.
• Vaccinate for seasonal flu, COVID-19, pertussis and RSV.
• Partake in developing areas of practice with training provided.

Skills

Community-based midwifery care

Organisational skills

Counselling skills

Education

Degree or diploma relevant to specialty

Registered Midwife on part 2 of the NMC register

Mentor/assessor training

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated midwife passionate about maternity vaccinations? Our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) has now opened its doors, and we are seeking experienced community midwives to join us as maternity vaccinators.

Why Join Us

At SWB we pride ourselves on the way we support and nurture our colleagues and the value we place on progression for all of our midwives. We offer appropriate support for those who require additional care in the community. Every service user is treated as an individual and their values are ours. SWB provides excellent career development opportunities for staff. Come and have an informal chat over coffee with one of our team leaders or midwives to see if SWB could be the change you are looking for. Email [e-mail] – Deputy Matron for Community. We would love to see you; there is no obligation.

Main Duties of the Job

Experience of community‑based midwifery care is desirable but not essential. A midwife vaccinator will run clinics from our hubs and a twilight service once per week from MMUH antenatal clinic 12‑8 pm. Successful candidates will be required to up‑skill on vaccinating for seasonal flu, COVID‑19, pertussis and RSV with a good understanding of cold‑chain storage best practices. You will be part of a supportive team, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously where required to increase vaccine uptake. Training can be provided for up‑skilling (if required) and if you have particular interest in developing an area of your practice we will endeavour to accommodate this.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife on part 2 of the NMC professional register
• Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
• Mentor/assessor training or willingness to work towards

Desirable Qualifications

• Examination of the newborn course

Experience

• Relevant post‑registration experience in continuous clinical practice
• Successfully completed a preceptorship programme
• Evidence of working in all areas of midwifery
• Evidence of a well‑documented and up‑to‑date CPD portfolio
• Ability to work autonomously within professional and Trust guidelines
• Experience/evidence of coordinating a maternity ward/clinical/community area
• Able to take the professional lead in caring for low‑risk women
• Counselling skills

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (per annum / pro‑rata per annum)

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 381‑WC‑7637791

Job locations: Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE

Employer Details

Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address: Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE

Website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/