Community Midwife | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for Community Midwives (Band 6) to provide holistic care to families. Positions are available full and part time, involving care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills. The role includes shift work and contributes to the Better Births agenda.

Qualifications

• Experience across all maternity areas.
• Ability to work proactively in a professional maternity team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic midwifery care across different stages.
• Deliver care in community and hospital settings.
• Deputise for the Band 7 in clinical areas as required.
• Contribute to continuity of care vision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Dynamic professionalism

Job description

Overview

Community Midwife Band 6 – full and part time positions available. This is an exciting time for Maternity Services at GWH as we improve and develop towards Continuity of Care for women/birthing people in line with the Better Births agenda. We have opportunities for both experienced and newly appointed Band 6 midwives to join our community team. We are looking for midwives who have experience across all maternity areas, can demonstrate kindness and compassion, and are passionate about providing gold standard care to the families who choose to birth with us. We have a mix of full and part time vacancies with a variety of shifts and flexible working patterns. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic midwifery care to women/birthing people and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Deliver care across hospital, birth centre and community settings, including management of individual caseloads, clients and/or ward areas.
• Deputise for the Band 7 in all clinical areas as required.
• Work within a multi-dimensional role that integrates and fulfills all identified dimensions of care.
• Contribute to the Trust's continuity of care vision and outcomes for families in the local community.

About the Team and Values

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – guide daily practice, driving us to deliver joined-up services across home, community and hospital settings. We are committed to high-quality, family-centered care and a friendly, motivated Midwifery team.

Requirements and Qualities

• Self-motivated, dynamic and professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a proactive, professional maternity team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered care and to the Better Births agenda.

Additional Details

All posts include shift work (including night duty) and on-call duty. Shorter school days will be considered. An orientation programme and appropriate support are provided. Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a rewarding career. The Trust facilitates an average of around 4000 births per year, with a collocated birth centre and home birth options as part of our continuity of carer vision.

Application and Deadline

Please see attached Job Description. This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.