Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: 2 x permamnent / Fixed Term x 2 12months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Other
- Job ref
- 203-FH1131
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maternity Unit
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- pro rata
- Closing
- 31/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/02/2026
Employer heading
Newly Qualified Midwife
Band 5
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Visa Sponsorship
The Trust will consider sponsoring staff for certain roles, however this will be considered on a case by case basis in line with current legislation. As an employer we are unable to offer sponsorship to all roles.
Job overview
Over 3000 babies a year are born at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and we are proud to have been at the forefront of successful service improvements and developments including work with the Department of Health, Better Births and Baby Friendly Initiative.
We have an exciting opportunity for midwives to join our team. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication, who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to the provision of a high quality service. You will need to be flexible to work within our maternity teams in all care settings.
We have an excellent preceptorship programme to support your professional development, alongside a Workforce and development Team to help you.
See what Emily feels about joining our team as a Band 5 midwife https://youtu.be/ccoqBPEbNzc
Interviews will be a face-to-face assessment and Interview date will be the 5th Feb 09:00 at Royal Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital. No alternative dates will be offered.
**Vacancy may close early if high response level received**
Main duties of the job
To consolidate theory and practice acquired during midwifery training by working in all areas of Maternity Services, rotating from day to night duty.
To maintain a high standard of midwifery care at all times.
To acquire additional competencies to fulfil the role of a midwife providing total care to women, and progress to a Band 6 Midwife.
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
To be a registered midwife with the NMC.
Where relevant, to have evidence of continued professional development and working towards revalidation.
Measurable Result Areas
Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Midwives Rules Midwives Code of Practice and in accordance with Trust’s policies, procedures and practices.
To maintain a professional manner at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and the client in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
To take responsibility for own professional updating in accordance with NMC guidelines and personal requirements supported and facilitated by the Trust.
To act as a good role model at all times.
To maintain accurate records.
To utilise the professional support and information available from Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA).
To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of midwifery and neonatal care at all times.
To work within Health and Safety Regulations ensuring both personal and client safety, adhering to Trust Policies at all times.
To develop competence in all clinical skills, facilitating holistic care to mother and baby within first year of post, ie, Epidural top-ups, suturing, administration of IV drugs, Neonatal and Adult Resuscitation.
To participate in audit/research and communicate these findings to relevant personnel.
To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards.
Participating in all aspects of midwifery care, including Health Promotion and Parent craft Education.
Assisting medical staff and ascertaining medical treatments.
Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women during assessment and throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
To know own limitations and seek advice and support from manager as required.
Communications and Working Relationships
To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.
To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives within the preceptorship period.
To co-ordinate the clinical activities on the ward.
To ensure effective communication channels are maintained so that the woman receives optimum care.
Communicates sensitively and effectively with women, families, colleagues and other members of the multi professional team.
Co-operating with other units, departments and outside authorities when appropriate.
Maintaining ward/department stores and equipment and requisition with due economy supplies and repairs and maintenance according to district policy.
To be aware of and comply with all relevant and locally agreed policies.
Having an understanding of Risk Management and report risk management issues to appropriate personnel using Trust reporting mechanism.
To assist in the preparation of off duty rotas.
To provide a suitable learning environment for students.
To provide support, supervision and mentorship to learners.
To work closely with Coventry University to enable students to meet their objectives. Provide support and supervision of students.
To complete and maintain records associated with student training/ education as required.
To attend and participate in continuing education and in-service training schemes to keep up to date and extend sphere of practice.
Attend Trust meetings as convened by Midwifery Management for the sharing of professional knowledge, experience and service progress.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Midwifery training to degree/diploma level
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Eager to develop own skills and develop midwifery practice
- Willingness to work towards competence in a range of clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Research/ Audit awareness
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Professional approach
- Computer literate
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Evidence of a range of communication skills, including where there may be barriers to understanding
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Positive attitude to change
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
- Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
- Able to concentrate in a fastpaced environment where there are likely to be numerous interruptions
- To be emotionally resilient and deal sensitively with some distressing situations
Other Job requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Danielle Mandir
- Job title
- Lead Retention and Development Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
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