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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife

The closing date is 17 September 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5Midwife to join Harrogate Maternity Unit.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery. We have a thorough and supportive Preceptorship Programme for Newly Qualified Midwives which includes a rotation through the whole service including Community Midwifery.

Main duties of the job

The maternity department is responsible for providing all care to pregnant women and support for their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum. The department includes hospital and community based midwifery services.

Maternity Services provide care to pregnant women from the Harrogate and surrounding area including women out of area who choose to birth at Harrogate.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.

  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3288R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The practitioner is expected to ensure that their own clinical practice and that of the other staff on each shift, within the area of practice is of a safe standard and in accordance with the unit policies.

For more information please see the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practitioner is expected to ensure that their own clinical practice and that of the other staff on each shift, within the area of practice is of a safe standard and in accordance with the unit policies.

For more information please see the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Diploma/degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.

Desirable

  • Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Currently practicing or newly qualified
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a continuity of care model

Skills

Essential

  • Understands the concepts of midwifery care and current issues in midwifery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Diploma/degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.

Desirable

  • Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Currently practicing or newly qualified
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a continuity of care model

Skills

Essential

  • Understands the concepts of midwifery care and current issues in midwifery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Maternity Services

Emma Barker

emma.barker32@nhs.net

01423553183

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3288R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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