South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Midwife

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

THIS VACANCY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES WISHING TO JOIN THE TRUST AS AN ADAPTATION MIDWIFE. THESE VACANCIES WILL BE ADVERTISED VIA NHS JOBS WHEN THEY ARISE.

This is Band 5 Midwifery Fixed Term Post and is not suitable for Band 6 Midwives

An exciting opportunity has arisen across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to recruit self-motivated enthusiastic and dynamic newly qualified midwives who are keen to consolidate their learning and skills, developing their experience and skills within maternity services.

At STSFT we provide Midwifery Led care as well as Consultant Led Obstetric services to ensure personalised care to all women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth pathway. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work in hospital-based settings and provide antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum care.

As a directorate we are committed to the development and education of our staff, supported by dedicated practice development and educational lead midwives, as well as a robust preceptorship package.

Main duties of the job

The maternity unit offers a 24-hour 7 day per week service covering 365 days of the year. Successful candidates will be expected to work a proportion of weekends and bank holidays as well as rotation between day and night duty across all areas.

Applicants should be Registered Midwives on Part 10 of the NMC Professional Register and hold or be working towards a degree in midwifery. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to work closely within a multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to develop and expand your midwifery skills through internal rotation within all maternity settings. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team, then we would welcome your application

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (Pay award pending £32,073 - £39,043)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-FCNM-0226-30

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is rotational throughout Maternity Services, providing care to women during their pregnancy, Antenatal, Postnatal and labour To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate midwifery care for women, babies and families designated to their care. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code. To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model. Support the shift leader or team leader to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met. Ensuring that personal clinical and professional standards are maintained within the acute and community setting. To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources. To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Midwife)
Degree in Midwifery studies or evidence of currently working towards
this (UK equivalent)
Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or
demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

Management
and leadership
training.
ILM
qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5.
Expertise within the speciality

Desirable

Evidence of
innovation in
practice.
Experience of
line
management
of staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional
practice issues.
Clinical teaching experience.
Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating,
training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices
appropriate to the post.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
Handling Policy

Desirable

Car driver

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Midwife)
Degree in Midwifery studies or evidence of currently working towards
this (UK equivalent)
Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or
demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

Management
and leadership
training.
ILM
qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5.
Expertise within the speciality

Desirable

Evidence of
innovation in
practice.
Experience of
line
management
of staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional
practice issues.
Clinical teaching experience.
Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating,
training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices
appropriate to the post.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
Handling Policy

Desirable

Car driver

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.