Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Community Midwife- Fixed Term

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

Are you a dedicated midwife passionate about maternity vaccinations? Our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) has now opened its doors, and we are seeking experienced community midwives to join us as maternity vaccinators.

Here at SWB we pride ourselves on the way we support and nurture our colleagues and how we value progression for all of our midwives. We pride ourselves on offering appropriate support for those who require additional care in the community. Every service user is treated as an individual and their values are our values.SWB offers excellent career development opportunities for staff.

Why not come and have an informal chat over a coffee with one of our team leaders, or one of our midwives to see if SWB could be the change you are looking for. Please feel free to email us nicola.tomkins@nhs.net Deputy Matron for Community, we would love to see you, there is no obligation.

Main duties of the job

Experience of community based midwifery care is desirable but not essential, we are looking for a midwife vaccinator to run clinics from our hubs and a twilight service once per week from MMUH antenatal clinic 12-8pm.

Successful candidates will be required to upskill on vaccinating for seasonal flu, covid, pertussis and RSV with a good understanding of cold chain storage best practices.

You will be part of a supportive teamwith excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously where required to increase vaccine uptake.

Training can be provided for up skilling (if required) and if you have particular interest in developing an area of your practice we will endeavor to accommodate this.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum/Pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

381-WC-7637791

Job locations

Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH

Oldbury Road

Smethwick

B66 1JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife on part 2 of the NMC professional register
  • Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
  • Mentor/assessor training or willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Examination of the newborn course

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience in continuous clinical practice
  • Successfully completed a preceptorship programme
  • Evidence of working in all areas of midwifery
  • Evidence of well documented and up to date CPD portfolio
  • Ability to work autonomously within professional and Trusts Guidelines
  • Experience/evidence of coordinating a maternity ward/clinical/community area
  • Able to take the professional lead in caring for low risk women
  • Counselling skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife on part 2 of the NMC professional register
  • Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
  • Mentor/assessor training or willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Examination of the newborn course

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience in continuous clinical practice
  • Successfully completed a preceptorship programme
  • Evidence of working in all areas of midwifery
  • Evidence of well documented and up to date CPD portfolio
  • Ability to work autonomously within professional and Trusts Guidelines
  • Experience/evidence of coordinating a maternity ward/clinical/community area
  • Able to take the professional lead in caring for low risk women
  • Counselling skills

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH

Oldbury Road

Smethwick

B66 1JE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH

Oldbury Road

Smethwick

B66 1JE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Matron

Shelly Colley

shelly.colley1@nhs.net

07814299674

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum/Pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

381-WC-7637791

Job locations

Sandwell Maternity Hub & ANC MMUH

Oldbury Road

Smethwick

B66 1JE


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