Midwife - Band 6

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust's Maternity unit is seeking a Band 6 Midwife to deliver high-quality care across the pregnancy continuum. The role includes rotation through community and inpatient settings and participation in the 24-hour on-call rota to maintain continuity of care.

Applicants should be Registered Midwives with an NMC registration, a midwifery degree, and commitment to ongoing professional development. Travel is essential; visa sponsorship is not available for non-UK residents.

Qualifications

• Recent midwifery experience across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Experience coordinating care or leading a shift.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in using digital clinical systems and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to personalised, evidence-based, inclusive care.
• Awareness of maternity transformation programmes and national maternity strategy.
• Experience supporting quality improvement or change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant individuals and families.
• Rotate into inpatient and community settings to support continuity of care.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota and adapt to flexible shifts.
• Assist with safeguarding, consent, risk management and escalation as required.

Skills

Recent midwifery experience across the

Multidisciplinary team experience

Lead a shift / coordination of care

Digital clinical systems and records

Excellent communication

Time management

Personalised, evidence-based care

Awareness of maternity strategy

Quality improvement / change projects

Education

Registered Midwife (NMC)

Midwifery degree or equivalent

Ongoing professional development

Post-registration course in maternity care

Job description

Here at East Cheshire NHS Maternity unit we pride ourselves on being a small inclusive unit with a positive, compassionate culture. We have the NHS People Promise at the heart of our ethos, ensuring our women and families are cared for by safe and happy members of staff. We are situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside within easy access to most motorways and the city centre of Manchester.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: Full and Part time hours available

Main duties of the job

As part of the East Cheshire Midwifery services you will be expected to provide high standards of clinical care throughout the pregnancy continuum and fulfil the role of an active member of the midwifery team.

We are very open and keen for innovative ideas and new ways of working to provide flexibility for our staff and the best experience for our women and families. Within this role you are required to participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24-hour service.

Midwives will provide antenatal and postnatal care and support to pregnant individuals and new mothers and their families within their local community, offering personalised care, antenatal reviews health education, and emotional support in settings like clinics, GP surgeries, and at home. Midwives will also be required to rotate into inpatient midwifery services to support continuity of care and ensure midwifery skills remain current and proficient. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Midwives who have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, who can work well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and can work under pressure in a variety of roles.

Please note this role is for a Band 6 midwife, applications who have not completed their Band 5 midwifery preceptorship will not be considered.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Experience

• Recent midwifery experience (including preceptorship or equivalent) across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting students or junior staff
• Experience coordinating care or leading a shift
• Experience in home birth or community settings
• Experience contributing to service development, innovation or research

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care across the maternity continuum
• Sound clinical decisionmaking and escalation skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, risk management and NMC Code
• Competent in using digital clinical systems and documentation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to personalised, evidencebased, inclusive care
• Awareness of maternity transformation programmes and national maternity strategy
• Experience supporting quality improvement or change initiatives
• Familiarity with audit processes and clinical governance

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife (NMC) (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Degree or equivalent in Midwifery
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Post-registration course relevant to maternity care (e.g. perineal suturing, NIPE, Professional Midwifery Advocate, Critical Care etc..

Specific Job Requirement

• Able to work flexibly across shifts, including nights, weekends and oncall
• Physically able to support birthing people and undertake clinical duties across multiple environments
• Ability to meet travel requirements

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata