Midwife Oldham

Meeveem Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 midwife to strengthen its maternity team in Oldham. The post offers full-time or part-time rotation across Inpatient Services, Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward, with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.

The role emphasizes holistic care, autonomous practice within guidelines, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and mentorship of students and junior staff in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Midwifery required.
• Registered Midwife with current NMC PIN.
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic midwifery care tailored to individual needs during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages.
• Work autonomously within guidelines, prioritising safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure responsive care for all women.
• Develop and evaluate personalised care pathways for patients under your supervision.
• Mentor unqualified staff and students, sharing expertise to develop the next generation of midwives.
• Adhere to NMC regulations and the Midwives' Codes of Practice.

Skills

IT Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Registered Midwife with current NMC Pin

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Maternity Family at NCA

Are you a Band 6 midwife looking for a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference? Look no further! We’re excited to invite you to become part of our passionate and friendly maternity team at NCA!

We welcome applications from experienced midwives seeking both full and part time positions and are able to offer rotational posts within Inpatient Services or core positions on Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward.

Your Wellbeing Matters! We believe in nurturing not just our patients but our midwives too! That’s we offer a fully paid week dedicated to your personal development and wellbeing during your birthday month! It's our way of celebrating YOU.

Make a Difference! Join us in creating memorable experiences for families during one of the most incredible moments of their lives. If you’re passionate, dedicated, and ready to grow both personally and professionally, we want YOU on our team.

Your future begins here at NCA.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to women and birthing people throughout their transformative journeys? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic team, where you can make a real difference in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within our nurturing maternity unit.

Your Role:

• Holistic Care: Deliver comprehensive midwifery care tailored to individual needs during this pivotal time
• Autonomous Practice: Work independently within guidelines, showcasing your skills while prioritising safety and comfort
• Collaborative Relationships: Forge strong connections with our multidisciplinary team to ensure every woman receives effective and responsive care
• Lead with Purpose: Assess care needs and play a key role in developing and evaluating personalised care pathways
• Mentorship: Support unqualified staff and students, sharing your expertise to guide the next generation of professionals
• Uphold Excellence: Adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations and the Midwives Rules and Codes of Practice

Be Part of Something Special: Join us in creating positive experiences for families. Your passion for midwifery will thrive in our supportive environment.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey? We can't wait to welcome you to our exceptional team! Together, let's make a difference in maternity care.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Details

Date posted: 09 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 236-FAC-NM693-26-A

Job locations: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge Training and Experience

Essential

• Completed preceptorship
• Practice Assessor/supervisor
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• IT Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team working skills

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered Midwife with current NMC Pin

Desirable

• NIPE Qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Antenatal Ward Manager, Alison Horton, [e-mail], 01616271409

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