Midwife Band 5 + 6

Uhleicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking band 5 or band 6 midwives to join our maternity services. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, deliver evidence-based care, and contribute to a supportive preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.

Full and part-time hours are available with flexible working patterns to help balance professional and personal commitments. Successful candidates will receive orientation and opportunities to rotate between hospital and

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with NMC PIN and 12+ months experience.
• Completed a Preceptorship programme and core clinical skills.
• Degree level or diploma with relevant clinical experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and review care.
• Uphold NHS guidelines and ensure patient safety.
• Support for preceptorship and development of others.

Skills

NMC PIN

Midwifery Experience

Preceptorship

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Midwife with NMC PIN

Preceptorship completed

Degree level / diploma with clinical experience

Commitment to CPD

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Midwife Band 5 + 6

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Do you want to work in an organisation that values you as an individual? In a team that provides multi-disciplinary support, encourages your development and values your contribution? Then University Hospitals of Leicester is the organisation for you.

Successful candidates will be provided with support from our recruitment and retention team with orientation to all clinical areas with the option of core positions following completion of the preceptorship package.

Band 5 newly qualified midwives will benefit from our extensive preceptorship programme, in line with the National Preceptorship Framework standards (2023) providing a firm foundation in starting your journey into midwifery. Preceptorship programmes can be personalised to suit individuals needs and wishes to incorporate rotations between the hospital and community.

Full and part time hours are available and we actively promote flexible working hours to enable you to balance your work and home life.

Main duties of the job

We would love for you to join our team where you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that is supportive and empowering. You will be expected to fulfil the role of a midwife defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council upholding high standards of quality evidence based care.

You will work autonomously alongside the multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement and review ongoing holistic care to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.

You will need skills of prioritisation, knowledge of local guidelines and policies to inform your practice, be flexible, adaptable and advocate for women, birthing people and families to ensure safe and effective care is provided.

Leicester maternity services provide safe, high quality care and encourage innovation and development from all staff. We pride ourselves on staff engagement and actively encourage a safe working environment where staff feel safe to speak up and raise concerns.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

To consolidate the theory and practice acquired during midwifery training in order to maintain a high standard of midwifery care at all times with the support of the multidisciplinary team around you.

You will be facilitated to acquire additional competencies in preparation to become a band 6 midwife through the support of colleagues and your own initiative and proactivity.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Midwife with NMC PIN and 12+ months experience
• Has completed a Preceptorship programme and is competent with core clinical skills
• Studied at degree level or higher (or diploma with relevant equivalent clinical experience)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of developments in midwifery and comprehension of current practice
• Experience working within all relevant clinical environments in maternity
• Knowledge of up to date guidelines and policies guiding clinical practice
• Research Audit awareness
• Training and experience of supervision of students in line with NMC SSSA guidance

Personal Capabilities

• Enthusiastic, positive and motivated
• Assertive and competent
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
• Able to reflect upon feedback in order to improve practice
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to minimise conflict and conduct professional relationships
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Skills and Abilities

• A good standard of verbal and written English to enable effective communication
• Upholds a high standard of midwifery care
• Understands clinical risk and quality issues within the NHS
• Competent at initiating and managing emergency scenarios in maternity such as PPH, neonatal resuscitation and shoulder dystocia
• Ability to work on own initiative/prioritise and manage own time
• Evidence of range of communication skills
• Physical examination of the newborn (NIPE)
• Advanced skills including perineal suturing, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration
• Took part in skills drills with the MDT for training purposes in emergency situations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust