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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
269-SFT9309
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Midwife

Band 6

 


Job overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated midwife seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Join our esteemed team at Salisbury Maternity Unit and embark on a journey that will change lives.

At Salisbury Maternity Unit, our team of experienced midwives is the heart and soul of our exceptional care. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive, and safe environment for women, their partners, babies, and families. Join us, and become part of a community that values collaboration and compassion.

We understand that every midwife has unique aspirations. That's why we offer a range of opportunities in both community and hospital settings. Whether you prefer the intimacy of home visits or the fast-paced environment of a hospital, we have a place for you to thrive.

We're currently seeking experienced midwives who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Your enthusiasm for midwifery, coupled with your professional integrity and willingness to embrace new opportunities and challenges, will make you a perfect fit for our team.

Join us at Salisbury Maternity Unit and be part of something truly special. Apply now and let your midwifery career flourish with us.

Main duties of the job

  • Providing safe, clinically effective, and individualised care to women throughout their pregnancy journey. Whether planning a pregnancy, during the course of pregnancy, labour or post-partum period, your expertise will ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.
  • Working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, you'll be involved in all areas of the maternity services, including the birth centre. Your role will be to respond to the unique needs of women and their families, offering support and guidance based on the latest research and public health initiatives.

 

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities 

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

 

Person specification

QUALIFICATION

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife (Diploma/Degree in Midwifery Studies and active NMC registration
  • At least 2 years recent NHS experience in midwifery
  • Mentorship preparation or equivalent
  • Evidence of post registration education
Desirable criteria
  • NIPE trained
  • Degree in Midwifery
  • NLS trained
  • PROMPT trained

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Becky Roberts
Job title
Maternity Inpatient Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722336262
Additional information

ext. 3420

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