About this role
Job summary Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic midwives who are newly registered or soon to qualify to join our team in providing highquality, holistic care to women and their families. We welcome applications from students nearing completion of their midwifery degree (with NMC registration expected in the coming months) as well as midwives who have qualified within the past 18 months. At this time, this recruitment is open to applicants who have completed an NMCapproved UK midwifery training programme.
The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in both the hospital and community settings, providing continuity of carer 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.
This exciting opportunity requires the post holder to complete the agreed WY&H LMNS preceptorship package with support and as part of their professional development and transition to Band 6.
Post holders must be newly qualified with degree level qualification as the funding is for newly qualified staff only.
Main duties of the job To aid in your application we would like you to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Newly registered midwife/soon to be registered midwife 2026
BA/BSc Midwifery/working towards BA/ BSc Midwifery
Desirable
NIPE accreditation
Experience
Essential
Evidence of combining clinical knowledge, skills and understanding to deliver personalised care
Awareness of own cultural competence to provide quality care that is tailored to the individual
Teaching and presentation skills
Knowledge / Training
Essential
Evidence based practice and/continuous professional development
Computer literacy/ IT skills
Teaching and Presentation
Awareness of national and local maternity policy drivers and reports
Awareness of evidence-based and best practice approaches to the management of emergency situations
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
Up to date knowledge of current public health issues in maternity
Facilitation of intrapartum care for midwifery and obstetric led care e.g. waterbirth, breech birth, multiples birth, prematurity.
Can demonstrate the importance of equitable & safe maternity care provision
Skills
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate an awareness of the OASI care bundle in reducing, recognising & managing perineal injury
Ability to practice within the multi-disciplinary team
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name - Bryony Smith Position - Preceptorship Lead Email - [email protected] Shortlisting Date: TBC Interview Date: TBC
Job Summary During the preceptorship period the midwife will have the opportunity to provide care across the perinatal pathway in a variety of settings. It will help the post holder to identify their 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, practising in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) and give you the opportunity to prepare for your first NMC Revalidation in 3 years’ time.
The Preceptorship Lead Midwife will provide the post holder with ongoing support with any additional training needs throughout the programme. Every trust across the West Yorkshire and Harrogate LMNS aligns to the National Preceptorship Framework for Midwifery. In terms of timeframes to progress to a Band 6 - this will be dependent on individual progress, contracted hours, and will be decided in collaboration with you, your preceptor and line manager.
Why you should join our Team Joining Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a newly qualified midwife offers a unique opportunity to begin your career within one of the largest maternity services in the country. As a rotational midwife across our maternity services, you will gain experience across the full perinatal pathway, working flexibly in hospital and community settings to provide highquality, holistic care to women, babies and families. You will be supported to practise autonomously within a safe, evidencebased framework, while working closely with a skilled and committed multidisciplinary team.
We are strongly committed to supporting your transition from student to registered midwife. As part of this role, you will complete the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Local Maternity & Neonatal System (WY&H LMNS) preceptorship programme, giving you structured support, development opportunities and exposure to a wide range of clinical settings. Our culture reflects our Trust values of being fair, accountable, collaborative, empowered and patientcentred, ensuring you feel respected, supported and valued as you develop confidence, competence and resilience in your professional practice.
What you will bring to the role You will bring a genuine commitment to womancentred, compassionate midwifery care, underpinned by professionalism and a strong understanding of safe practice. You will demonstrate respect for diversity, recognise the importance of equity in maternity services, and approach your work with empathy, integrity and accountability. Your communication skills will allow you to build trust with women and families, support informed choice and work effectively with colleagues and partner services.
You will also bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. As a newly qualified midwife, you will be open to feedback, reflective in your practice and motivated to develop your confidence and competence over time. By working positively within teams, managing competing priorities and responding flexibly to service needs, you will contribute to a supportive workplace and help uphold the high standards of care expected across our maternity services.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)