About this role
Job summary
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 consist of a 2 part process. A face-to-face assessment on the 3rd July 2026. If candidates are successful they will then be invited to attend a face-to-face question based interview on the 7th July 2026. No alternative dates will be offered.
If shortlisted for assessments please make interviewers aware prior to assessment day if you require any reasonable adjustments.
**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.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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 Trusts 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
Registered Midwife/Due to receive pin prior to proposed appointment target Evidence of additional learning/CPD
Experience Essential
Eager to develop own skills and develop midwifery practice Willingness to work towards competence in a range of clinical skills
Desirable
Research/ Audit awareness
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Professional approach Computer literate Ability to work on own initiative and within a team Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
Evidence of any clinical skills - Suturing, IV medication Awareness of maternity at SWFT commitment to SWFT core values
Personal qualities Essential
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
Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Awareness of maternity at SWFT commitment to SWFT core values
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 South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maternity Unit
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)