Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3347 - Integrated Midwife - Newly Qualified

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Job summary

2 posts available - 26.25 hours per week.

At Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust, we are Proud to Care and are pleased to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen for Early Career Midwives who qualified in September 2025 to join our team. We are looking for candidates who pride themselves on delivering personalised, high quality, evidenced-based maternity care.

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our ever-evolving maternity team, dedicated to delivering care which is safe, compassionate and evidence based. Achievements include a prestigious RCM award for Supporting Mental Health in Pregnancy project. We pride ourselves on being a baby friendly accredited unit who are now on a journey to achieve the UNICEF UK BFI Gold Award. In line with the Better Births report, we offer both traditional and Continuity of Care models of working.

We are delighted to be able to offer the successful applicants a robust supernumerary period of circa six weeks. This is led by the Pastoral Support Midwives and supported by our friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team, including Professional Midwifery Advocates. The supernumerary period includes a week of mandatory training, inclusive of PROMPT and fetal monitoring, as well as an opportunity to work in all inpatient areas. In line with the National Preceptorship Framework, you will receive a named Preceptor for your preceptorship period.

Main duties of the job

During your first year, you will also be part of the Trust preceptorship program, receiving time out days, clinical skills training and ongoing support.

As an Integrated Midwife you will have the opportunity to rotate between all areas of maternity. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated midwives who are passionate about maintaining high standards of care for women, birthing people and their families in line with The Trusts Proud to Care Values.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3347E-10-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration
  • Educated to Diploma level

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Research and audit aware
  • Knowledge of current midwifery issues/legislation
  • Knowledge of health and safety

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with valid NMC registration
  • Educated to Diploma level

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Research and audit aware
  • Knowledge of current midwifery issues/legislation
  • Knowledge of health and safety

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pastoral Support Midwife

Louise Spence

bdg-tr.barnsleysupportmidwives@nhs.net

07732823099

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3347E-10-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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