Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate and dedicated Midwives to join our Maternity team within the Children, Young People and Families Services Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced Band 6 Midwives and Newly Qualified Band 5 Midwives to contribute to the delivery of safe, equitable, and personalised maternal and neonatal care.
- Band 6 Midwives will be offered substantive posts with flexible hours available.
- Newly Qualified Band 5 Midwives will be offered an 18-month fixed-term contract at 30 hours per week, with full support and development opportunities
Please note: Band 6 substantive posts will be prioritised. If these hours are not fulfilled, applications from Band 5 Newly Qualified Midwives will then be considered.
Main duties of the job
Both the Band 5 and Band 6 Midwife job descriptions are attached for full details of each role.
As a Midwife, you will:
- Deliver holistic care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods.
- Work autonomously and collaboratively within acute and community settings.
- Act as a role model and provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff and students.
- Promote informed choice and advocate for women/birthing people.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and complex clinical situations.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and quality assurance.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Clinical Care: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care for women/birthing people and their babies, including those with complex needs.
- Communication: Building strong relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Communicating sensitively and effectively, especially in emotionally challenging situations.
- Leadership & Supervision: Supporting junior colleagues, acting up when required, and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Safeguarding & Advocacy: Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, empowering service users to make informed decisions.
- Quality & Governance: Participating in audits, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives. Supporting research and evidence-based practice.
- Operational Duties: Managing resources responsibly, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Clinical Care: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care for women/birthing people and their babies, including those with complex needs.
- Communication: Building strong relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Communicating sensitively and effectively, especially in emotionally challenging situations.
- Leadership & Supervision: Supporting junior colleagues, acting up when required, and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Safeguarding & Advocacy: Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, empowering service users to make informed decisions.
- Quality & Governance: Participating in audits, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives. Supporting research and evidence-based practice.
- Operational Duties: Managing resources responsibly, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery NMC registration
- Educated to Diploma/degree level or above
- Completed preceptorship development programme with post qualification experience.
- Mentor/assessor training qualification
- Safeguarding (level 3) adults and children's training
Desirable
- Neonatal Life SupportNeonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification (NIPE) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assist instrumental birthsKnowledge and experience to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies in the absence of medical staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to cope within a stressful environment and with emotional women/ birthing people and their families and supporters on a regular basisExcellent communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondenceIs willing to work in all areas - Community and HospitalUK driving licence and access to car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery NMC registration
- Educated to Diploma/degree level or above
- Completed preceptorship development programme with post qualification experience.
- Mentor/assessor training qualification
- Safeguarding (level 3) adults and children's training
Desirable
- Neonatal Life SupportNeonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification (NIPE) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assist instrumental birthsKnowledge and experience to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies in the absence of medical staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to cope within a stressful environment and with emotional women/ birthing people and their families and supporters on a regular basisExcellent communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondenceIs willing to work in all areas - Community and HospitalUK driving licence and access to car
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).
