Core Midwife - Community
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
The Community Midwifery Service is recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Core Community Midwives. This role involves delivering high-quality maternity care in the community, acting as a role model for junior staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. You will manage busy caseloads and provide safe, responsive, and personalised care to mothers, babies, and families in their homes and local clinics. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a supportive team.
Essential criteria
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 11d
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Job summary
Band 6 Core Community Midwife \| Substantive
It is our pleasure to announce that the Community Midwifery Service is now recruiting core staff.
We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Midwives who are passionate about delivering high-quality maternity care in the community and dedicated to enhancing the experience of our service users.
What Were Looking For
A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for community-based maternity care.
Strong teamworking skills and the ability to work independently across diverse community settings.
Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage busy caseloads.
A commitment to safe, responsive, and personalised care for mothers, babies, and families in their homes and local clinics.
A genuine interest in contributing to the ongoing development of community midwifery services
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Core Community Midwife, you will:
Provide excellent community based maternity care
Act as a role model for junior staff and students, supporting their development in community practice.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the community setting.
Take responsibility for a specific role within the team, such as:
o Staff and student off-duty rota management
o Delivering pregnancy birth and beyond classes
o Breastfeeding Champion
o Junior staff appraisals
o Friends and Family
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