York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newly Qualified Midwives Open Day

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

Are you a midwifery student due to qualify this summer or January 2027?

We're excited to open our doors to 3rd year student midwives who are beginning to think about the next step in their professional journey. This dedicated open day is a chance to explore what it's like to begin your career as a Band 5 midwife within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.

We are holding open days on the following days -

YORK - Wednesday 6th May 10:00-14:00 - Click here to book

SCARBOROUGH - Monday 11th May 10:00-14:00 - Click here to book

Please do not apply directly to this advert. Please register interest by clicking on above link for the open day you would like to attend.

Why attend?

This is your chance to get a real feel for our maternity services, our culture and the supportive environment we're proud to offer. Whether you're curious about the preceptorship structure, want to understand the team dynamic or simply want to see if we're the right fit for you, this day is designed to give you clarity and confidence.

Main duties of the job

What to expect on the day

You'll have the opportunity to meet the people who will support and guide you through your transition from a student to a confident, autonomous practitioner:

  • Preceptorship Lead Midwife - here to talk you through our structured preceptorship programme, what support you can expect and how we help you build confidence in your first 12-18 months
  • Practice Development Team- ready to share insights into ongoing learning, clinical skills development and how we nurture your growth as a newly qualified midwife
  • Current Band 5 Midwives - an honest, friendly Q&A with those who were in your shoes not long ago. You can ask about their experiences, challenges and what they love about working here with us

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

07 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

Reference number

419-7910950-MDOD26-FH

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

York and Scarborough

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please do not apply via this advert as it is for the event only, not the vacancies.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please do not apply via this advert as it is for the event only, not the vacancies.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS VACANCY. Please follow in the link in the advert wording.

Application

Essential

  • PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS VACANCY. Please follow in the link in the advert wording.
Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS VACANCY. Please follow in the link in the advert wording.

Application

Essential

  • PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS VACANCY. Please follow in the link in the advert wording.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

York and Scarborough

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

York and Scarborough

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 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

Reference number

419-7910950-MDOD26-FH

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

York and Scarborough

YO31 8HE


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