Job summary
This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
The Digital Midwife is a Band 6 registered midwife who combines high-quality clinical midwifery practice with a key role in supporting digital transformation within the Maternity Unit at Great Western Hospital. The post holder will provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based midwifery care to women, birthing people, and their babies across the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal pathway, in line with professional standards and Trust values.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Digital Midwife will support the effective implementation, optimisation, and ongoing use of maternity digital systems, including electronic patient records. Working closely with the Lead Digital Midwife, maternity teams, and digital and IT colleagues, the post holder will promote high-quality data capture, support staff digital literacy, and contribute to system development, testing, training, and change management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to women, birthing people, and their babies throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. Care is delivered across hospital, birth centre, and community settings, including the management of individual caseloads, clients, and ward areas as required.
In addition to clinical practice, the post holder will play a key role in digital transformation within the Maternity Unit. This includes supporting the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing use of maternity digital systems, ensuring accurate data capture, high-quality records, and compliance with local and national reporting requirements. They will provide training, guidance, and support to staff, promoting digital literacy and encouraging engagement with electronic systems to improve patient care and service efficiency.
The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate clinical, digital, and professional responsibilities, including participation in governance, risk management, safeguarding, and service improvement initiatives. The post holder will deputise for the Band 7 in all clinical areas, contributing to leadership, team coordination, and the smooth running of the maternity service.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role plays a vital part in improving data quality, supporting safe clinical decision-making, and ensuring accurate reporting to meet local, regional, and national requirements. The Digital Midwife will act as a subject matter expert for maternity data, providing guidance and support to clinical staff, identifying risks and gaps in digital documentation, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.T
his post requires excellent communication, strong clinical credibility, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, balancing clinical practice with digital responsibilities to enhance patient safety, experience, and service delivery.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a truly rewarding career. We facilitate an average of 4,000 births per year and are proud to offer a collocated birth centre and home birth options. It is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to develop our continuity of carer model and enhance the maternity experience for our community.
Please see attached job description for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role plays a vital part in improving data quality, supporting safe clinical decision-making, and ensuring accurate reporting to meet local, regional, and national requirements. The Digital Midwife will act as a subject matter expert for maternity data, providing guidance and support to clinical staff, identifying risks and gaps in digital documentation, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.T
his post requires excellent communication, strong clinical credibility, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, balancing clinical practice with digital responsibilities to enhance patient safety, experience, and service delivery.
Being a Midwife at The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a truly rewarding career. We facilitate an average of 4,000 births per year and are proud to offer a collocated birth centre and home birth options. It is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to develop our continuity of carer model and enhance the maternity experience for our community.
Please see attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC PIN (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in obstetric emergencies
- Valid driving licence
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice in the UK
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and professional development
- Experience of mentoring students
- Experience using a wide range of technologies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC PIN (or diploma with equivalent experience)
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in obstetric emergencies
- Valid driving licence
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice in the UK
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and professional development
- Experience of mentoring students
- Experience using a wide range of technologies
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
