Job summary
Band 6 Midwife - Join Our Team Ahead of Our Unit Opening in April 2026!
We are seeking compassionate, motivated Band 6 Midwives to join us as we prepare for the reopening of our maternity unit in April 2026. As we enter this new chapter, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the service and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture from day one.
Working across acute and community settings, you will deliver holistic midwifery care, act as an advocate for personalised choice, and contribute to the continued development of our refreshed, well-supported maternity team.
Our maternity unit has been temporarily closed to prioritise safety improvements, and reopening in April 2026 marks a fresh, strengthened beginning for maternity services at Somerset FT. Joining the team now means you will be part of:A safer, stronger service shaped by significant improvements
The Trust has taken several positive steps ahead of reopening, including:
- Appointment of five new Somerset paediatric consultants, joining between Nov 2025 and March 2026 (with the first already in post).
- Midwifery and Neonatal nursing teams now working as one SFT team, sharing learning and improving pathways and experience.
This is a special, exciting time and we'd love you to be part of it!
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality midwifery care throughout the pregnancy continuum.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across both acute and community settings.
- Support choice, personalised care and evidence based practice.
- Act as a role model, offering leadership, guidance and mentorship.
- Supervise and teach junior staff and students.
- Respond appropriately to changes in condition and manage emergencies effectively.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards.
- Participate in quality improvement, governance and safety activities.
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
Clinical Practice & Care Delivery
- Provide safe, evidence-based midwifery care to people with varied needs.
- Facilitate physiological birth and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Deliver care across the redesigned maternity unit and in community settings.
- Undertake risk assessments, clinical decision-making and emergency management.
- Support new born wellbeing, feeding and early bonding.
Communication & Relationships
- Build strong, trusting relationships with women/birthing people, families and colleagues.
- Communicate clearly and sensitively, including in challenging situations.
- Promote informed choice and advocate for personalised care.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and interagency working.
Leadership, Supervision & Professional Standards
- Provide visible leadership within clinical areas and act up when required.
- Mentor and support students, newly qualified midwives and other staff.
- Demonstrate professionalism, maintaining registration and CPD.
- Model inclusive, compassionate and high standards practice.
Quality, Governance & Safety
- Participate actively in audit, incident reporting and service improvement.
- Uphold Trust policies, including health and safety, confidentiality, infection control and documentation standards.
- Use resources responsibly and support equipment and stock management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice & Care Delivery
- Provide safe, evidence-based midwifery care to people with varied needs.
- Facilitate physiological birth and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Deliver care across the redesigned maternity unit and in community settings.
- Undertake risk assessments, clinical decision-making and emergency management.
- Support new born wellbeing, feeding and early bonding.
Communication & Relationships
- Build strong, trusting relationships with women/birthing people, families and colleagues.
- Communicate clearly and sensitively, including in challenging situations.
- Promote informed choice and advocate for personalised care.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and interagency working.
Leadership, Supervision & Professional Standards
- Provide visible leadership within clinical areas and act up when required.
- Mentor and support students, newly qualified midwives and other staff.
- Demonstrate professionalism, maintaining registration and CPD.
- Model inclusive, compassionate and high standards practice.
Quality, Governance & Safety
- Participate actively in audit, incident reporting and service improvement.
- Uphold Trust policies, including health and safety, confidentiality, infection control and documentation standards.
- Use resources responsibly and support equipment and stock management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery NMC registrationEducated to Diploma/degree level or aboveCompleted preceptorship development programme with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Neonatal Life SupportNeonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification (NIPE) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
Desirable
- Completed preceptorshipManagement of homebirth and water birth
Additional Criteria
Essential
- UK driving licence and access to car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery NMC registrationEducated to Diploma/degree level or aboveCompleted preceptorship development programme with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Neonatal Life SupportNeonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification (NIPE) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
Desirable
- Completed preceptorshipManagement of homebirth and water birth
Additional Criteria
Essential
- UK 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.
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).
