About this role
Job summary
As part of the South Yorkshire (SY) Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) within the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic newly qualified midwives to provide high quality, holistic perinatal midwifery care, sensitive to the needs of the women and her family.
Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:
You will be a NMC registered midwife with a minimum of BSc in Midwifery Studies in the UK, due to qualify by the beginning of October 2026 and not currently employed as a Midwife in the NHS.
We will only be appointing Newly Qualified Midwives via this advert who are due to complete their studies / training and will be ready to commence in employment as a Registered Midwife by the end of October 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in both the hospital and community settings, providing continuity of care according to the local models of care. This includes partnership working with general practitioners, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors and all other agencies involved. To ensure that safe quality care is received by women and their families throughout the maternity pathway, flexible shift patterns / on calls covering 24 hours, 7 days, including bank holidays are required.
You will complete the National Preceptorship Framework programme which will be a minimum of 12 months.The package will be undertaken with local support and as part of your professional development and transition to Band 6, or where automatic transition in not Trust policy, it will equip you with the skills and experience required to confidently apply for Band 6 roles.
During the preceptorship period you will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings. It will help you identify your strengths and highlight the areas requiring further development for the benefit of the women you care for. This in turn will enable you to become a confident and competent midwife, practicing in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) and give you the opportunity to prepare for your first NMC Revalidation in 3 years' time
About us
We are Equal Opportunities employers and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
This advertisement is for Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
We will only be appointing Newly Qualified Midwives via this advert who are due to complete their studies / training and will be ready to commence in employment as a Registered Midwife by the end of October 2026.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Job description Job responsibilities
We will only be appointing Newly Qualified Midwives via this advert who are due to complete their studies / training and will be ready to commence in employment as a Registered Midwife by the end of October 2026.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
NMC registered midwife with a minimum of BSc in Midwifery Studies in the UK, due to qualify in 2026 and not already employed as a midwife within the NHS
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience of evidence based and reflective practice Knowledge and experience of obstetric emergency situations Commitment to fundamental midwifery care and supporting personalisation and choice for all women and birthing people
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way Essential
Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (Cross-Site Working)
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)