University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Preceptorship Midwife

The closing date is 22 April 2026

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Job summary

This opportunity is for newly qualified midwives due to qualify in September 2026

We have positions open on our fully supportive preceptorship programme where you will be supported to work in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal areas with progression to band 6 rotational posts

UHNM's midwifery preceptorship offers a total of 9 weeks supernumerary over 12 months and 3 ward areas. You will be allocated a preceptor who will support you through your first year in midwifery alongside the preceptorship lead who can develop you with an bespoke package.

At UHNM we want to attract the strongest midwifery candidates who meet our high expectations and work within our Trust values. As the highest calibre candidates you will commence at mid-point band 5 on the agenda for pay scale

***Please note international applications will only be considered if you have a full (NOT PRN) NMC PIN number are currently able to practice in the UK. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria***

Main duties of the job

You will be supported to develop from a Band 5 to a band 6 midwife, working in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal areas.

Please see the job description for further details

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7890337-A

Job locations

RSUH & County

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on this vacancy.

We are accepting applicants for full and part time posts and welcome flexible working patterns.

You are required to hold a full and active NMC number by October 2026 to apply for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on this vacancy.

We are accepting applicants for full and part time posts and welcome flexible working patterns.

You are required to hold a full and active NMC number by October 2026 to apply for this position.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NMC registration upon commencement of role
  • Degree qualification in midwifery
  • Trained in UK university or minimum 6 months midwifery experience in UK

Desirable

  • NIPE qualified

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Willing to undertake preceptorship programme
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NMC registration upon commencement of role
  • Degree qualification in midwifery
  • Trained in UK university or minimum 6 months midwifery experience in UK

Desirable

  • NIPE qualified

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Willing to undertake preceptorship programme

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

RSUH & County

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

RSUH & County

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead midwife for recruitment and retention

Rachael Topping

Rachael.Topping@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671765

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7890337-A

Job locations

RSUH & County

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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