Newly Qualified Band 5 Midwife

DBTH; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting newly qualified midwives to deliver high-quality, holistic perinatal care across hospital and community settings in Sheffield. You will join a multidisciplinary team and work within the LMNS framework, with a 30-hour part-time contract and a pathway toward Band 6 through a structured preceptorship.

Applicants must be NMC registered midwives with a UK BSc in Midwifery Studies, due to qualify in 2026, and not currently employed as NHS

Qualifications

• NMC registered midwife with UK BSc in Midwifery Studies, due to qualify in 2026, not currently employed as an NHS midwife.
• Commitment to evidence-based reflective practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork within multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care across hospital and community settings within the maternity pathway.
• Work in partnership with GPs, obstetricians, midwives and health visitors.
• Flexible shift patterns including 24/7 on-call coverage and bank holidays.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Obstetric emergencies

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Midwifery Studies (UK)

Job description

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Main area Midwifery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Part time arrangements to be negotiated with employing Trust) Job ref 272-7916513-E

Site Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Town Sheffield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/10/2026

Job overview

Please note this advertisement is for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

As part of the South Yorkshire (SY) Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) within the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic newly qualified midwives to provide high quality, holistic perinatal midwifery care, sensitive to the needs of the women and her family.

Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:

You will be a NMC registered midwife with a minimum of BSc in Midwifery Studies in the UK, and not currently employed as a Midwife in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in both the hospital and community settings, providing continuity of care according to the local models of care. This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and all other agencies involved. To ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway, flexible shift patterns / on calls covering 24 hours, 7 days, including bank holidays are required.

You will complete the National Preceptorship Framework programme which will be a minimum of 12 months. The package will be undertaken with local support and as part of your professional development and transition to Band 6, or where automatic transition in not Trust policy, it will equip you with the skills and experience required to confidently apply for Band 6 roles.

During the preceptorship period you will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings. It will help you identify your strengths and highlight the areas requiring further development for the benefit of the women you care for. This in turn will enable you to become a confident and competent midwife, practicing in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) and give you the opportunity to prepare for your first NMC Revalidation in 3 years’ time

Working for our organisation

We are Equal Opportunities employers and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note that as the South Yorkshire LMNS is recruiting collectively, your application will be processed by Doncaster & Bassetlaw as the host Trust who will then forward on to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You should therefore be aware that your details will be shared with appropriate people from this Organisations for the purpose of this recruitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• NMC registered midwife with a minimum of BSc in Midwifery Studies in the UK, due to qualify in 2026 and not already employed as a midwife within the NHS

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of evidence based and reflective practice
• Knowledge and experience of obstetric emergency situations
• Commitment to fundamental midwifery care and supporting personalisation and choice for all women and birthing people

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

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• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

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Name Estelle Burton Job title Recruitment Team Leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01302 642584 Additional information

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Rikkilea James Pastoral Lead Midwife

Helen Russell Pastoral Lead Midwife

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

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