Job overview

Here at East Cheshire NHS Maternity unit we pride ourselves on being a small inclusive unit with a positive, compassionate culture. We have the NHS People Promise at the heart of our ethos, ensuring our women and families are cared for by safe and happy members of staff. We are situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside within easy access to most motorways and the city centre of Manchester.

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated Band 5 Midwives to join our award-winning Maternity services at East Cheshire NHS Trust within our "Teams and Wards" service. We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Midwives who have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, who can work well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and can work under pressure in a variety of roles. 

You will become a valued member of an innovative team and will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives and values.

We are currently welcoming applications newly qualified midwives and student midwives due to qualify in September 2026. We have a mixed of substantive and fixed term contracts, with varying hours.

Hours per week: 37.50

Main duties of the job

As part of the East Cheshire Midwifery services you will be expected to provide high standards of clinical care throughout the pregnancy continuum and fulfil the role of an active member of the midwifery team.

We are very open and keen for innovative ideas and new ways of working to provide flexibility for our staff and the best experience for our women and families. Within this role you are required to participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24-hour service.

We are not currently accepting applications from overseas trained Midwives who do not currently have NMC registration.  

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.