Triage Midwife

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Midwife to provide clinical care within the maternity unit. This role includes working flexibly across Maternity Triage and the Delivery Suite, supporting newly qualified midwives. Applicants must have an NMC registration and experience from the Band 5 preceptorship programme. The organization offers career development opportunities and a supportive team environment focused on holistic maternity care.

Benefits

Opportunities for further development

Flexible working hours

24/7 clinical support from educators

Qualifications

• Completion of Band 5 preceptorship programme is required.
• NMC registration is mandatory for application.
• Experience in epidural management is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care within the maternity unit as a Rotational Band 6 Midwife.
• Participate in flexible rotation patterns across Maternity Triage and Delivery Suite.
• Support newly qualified midwives through the Preceptorship Programme.

Skills

Effective internet and IT skills

Positive attitude to change and initiative

Cannulation and suturing skills

IV drug administration

CTG interpretation

Education

Registered Midwife – BSc or equivalent degree

Tools

Midwifery information systems

Job description

Triage Midwife

Closing date: 22 January 2026

Are you a Band 6 Midwife looking for an exciting change? We are looking for experienced midwives to join our expanding maternity family. It is a fantastic time to be part of the new journey here at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

Provision of seamless care and wellbeing for all women and birthing people is at the forefront of our practice. Our midwives strive to provide holistic, evidence‑based, personalised maternity care.

As a Band 6 Midwife you will be part of a flexible rotation pattern that includes Maternity Triage, the Delivery Suite, and, if requested, inpatient wards. The time spent in each area can be tailored to you. Newly qualified midwives can be supported through our Preceptorship Programme, provided they have a current NMC pin.

We require a current NMC pin; please do not apply if you have not obtained one.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care within the maternity unit as a Rotational Band 6 Midwife.
• Participate in flexible rotation patterns across Maternity Triage, Delivery Suite and inpatient wards.
• Support newly qualified midwives through the Preceptorship Programme.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives and drive changes within the department.
• Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory training as required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunities for further development and career progression, e.g. NIPE qualification, management and leadership courses, aromatherapy training.
• Flexible working – full or part‑time hours with support for flexible schedules.
• Involvement in staff improvement huddles and service improvement initiatives.
• Multi‑disciplinary team working and expert supervision from Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs).
• Special interest groups covering safeguarding, audit, student mentorship, infant feeding, infection control, equality and diversity, and more.
• 24/7 clinical support from our Clinical Midwifery Educator team.

About Us

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, formed in February 2017, delivers world‑class care for women, children and families. Birmingham Women’s Hospital handles over 8,200 births annually and offers a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal services.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all community members who meet the role’s criteria, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife – BSc or equivalent degree.
• Evidence of professional progression and NMC registration.

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

• Completion of Band 5 preceptorship programme.
• Effective internet and IT skills.
• IV drug administration, epidural management, CTG interpretation.
• Awareness of research related to midwifery practice.
• Positive attitude to change and initiative.
• Cannulation and suturing skills.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Confident and competent midwife practitioner.

Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge

• Commitment to professional development.
• Facilitator and educator skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Teamworking and supportive working style.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities policy.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training.
• Proficiency with nursing/midwifery information systems and EPR.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check.

£38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro‑rated.