Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-NMR208-1125
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Midwife
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Midwives to join the Maternity Services of Swansea Bay University Health Board as Band 6 Midwife.
The successful applicant must have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Midwifery practice and will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth either within a geographical area or the hospital setting.
Ensuring women have access to midwifery support, expertise and advice on a 24-hour basis. The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward or equivalent sphere of midwifery.
The post Holder will maintain active NMC registration meeting all revalidation requirements.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Appropriate registration with NMC
- Educated to degree level
- Completion of the new Midwives competency programme - if applicable
- Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of clinical practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting others
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of current maternity service issues
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate diplomacy, empathy and neutrality
- Ability to utilise knowledge of senior staff & the clinical supervisors for midwives
- Ability to practice and contribute to evidence based care
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and promote team working
- Open and approachable
- High level of personal integrity
- Flexible approach and ability to work in either unit of the Health Board and in working patterns
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhiannon Griffiths
- Job title
- Matron (Metron)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Claire Vaughan-Hughes
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