Midwife

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Band 6 Midwife to join their maternity team. The role involves delivering safe, evidence-based care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, able to advocate for women effectively, and work autonomously. The position offers flexible working options and a strong focus on career development, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled midwives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering midwifery care in all stages.
• Ability to manage complex cases in a midwifery setting.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based midwifery care throughout all periods.
• Advocate for women and birthing people, ensuring informed choice.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Skills

Compassion

Midwifery care

Advocacy for women

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 6 Midwife to join our dedicated maternity team within the Children, Young People and Families Services Directorate. Based at MPH, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, equitable, and personalised maternal and neonatal care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled midwife who is passionate about promoting choice, advocating for women and birthing people, and ensuring the highest standards of care. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers full‑time and part‑time positions, allowing flexibility to suit your work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based midwifery care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods, supporting physiological birth and managing complex cases when required.
• Act as an advocate for women/birthing people, promoting informed choice and individualised care, while responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and maintain accurate documentation in maternity records and IT systems.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and participate in the on‑call rota across both hospital and community settings.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to students and junior staff, and contribute to quality assurance activities such as audits and incident reporting.

Benefits

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we support employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance both professional and personal life.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
• Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away — only two hours to London. The region has excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it a great place to build both your career and future. Somerset truly has it all — peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.