Rotational Midwife (Band 5)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic, compassionate Rotational Midwife to join the maternity service at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. It is specifically aimed at Newly Qualified Midwives eligible for preceptorship, or experienced Band 5s. The role involves providing safe, clinically effective, and individualised care to women and birthing people throughout their pregnancy journey, covering all areas including Delivery Suite, Antenatal Ward, Postnatal Ward, and Community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, contributing to continuous improvements in services through evidence-based practices.
Essential criteria
- 1) Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks
- 2) Professional appearance in line with trust uniform policy
Desirable criteria
- 1) Valid driving license or ability to travel between sites if required
- 1) Please demonstrate your clinical skills, knowledge and practical experience across a broad range of maternity services
- 2) Please demonstrate your experience in a UK maternity setting
- 3) Please explain how you will use the preceptorship programme to support your transition to a qualified practitioner
- 1) Please describe your experience of supporting or mentoring junior colleagues, and explain what this role means to you in your practice.
- 1) BSc (Hons) Midwifery or equivalent qualification (include expected month and year of qualification if pending).
- 2) UK NMC registration as a Midwife (state if active or awaiting PIN and expected activation date; do not include PIN number).
- 1) Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) training.
- 2) Mentorship/Practice Supervisor or Assessor training (or equivalent).
- Motivation and Commitment to the Organisation
- 1) Please explain why you would like to work at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and what attracts you to this organisation.
- Skills/Knowledge
- 1) Please demonstrate how, as a Band 5 midwife, you will ensure your practice is guided by current evidence-based practice and the importance of this.
- 1) Competent in Venepuncture
- 2) Competent in Cannulation
- 3) Competenct in IV Therapy
- 4) Competent in Perineal Suturing
- 1) Please provide examples of your flexibility, reliability, and adaptability, including your ability to work nights and weekends to support a 24/7 maternity service.
- 2) Please give examples of how you prioritise your workload effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- 1) Please provide examples that demonstrate your leadership potential and ability to influence positive change in practice.
- Other Job Requirements
- 1) Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks
- 2) Professional appearance in line with trust uniform policy
- 1) Valid driving license or ability to travel between sites if required
- 1) Please demonstrate your clinical skills, knowledge and practical experience across a broad range of maternity services
- 2) Please demonstrate your experience in a UK maternity setting
- 3) Please explain how you will use the preceptorship programme to support your transition to a qualified practitioner
- 1) Please describe your experience of supporting or mentoring junior colleagues, and explain what this role means to you in your practice.
- 1) BSc (Hons) Midwifery or equivalent qualification (include expected month and year of qualification if pending).
- 2) UK NMC registration as a Midwife (state if active or awaiting PIN and expected activation date; do not include PIN number).
- 1) Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) training.
- 2) Mentorship/Practice Supervisor or Assessor training (or equivalent).
- Motivation and Commitment to the Organisation
- 1) Please explain why you would like to work at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and what attracts you to this organisation.
- Skills/Knowledge
- 1) Please demonstrate how, as a Band 5 midwife, you will ensure your practice is guided by current evidence-based practice and the importance of this.
- 1) Competent in Venepuncture
- 2) Competent in Cannulation
- 3) Competenct in IV Therapy
- 4) Competent in Perineal Suturing
- 1) Please provide examples of your flexibility, reliability, and adaptability, including your ability to work nights and weekends to support a 24/7 maternity service.
- 2) Please give examples of how you prioritise your workload effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- 1) Please provide examples that demonstrate your leadership potential and ability to influence positive change in practice.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Is making a difference what drives you most? Are you caring and fair, treating everyone individually? Are you reliable, hardworking, and committed to excellence?
If this aligns with your values as a midwife, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate midwives to join our maternity service.
This advert is specifically for Newly Qualified Midwives who are eligible for preceptorship and who will be able to commence with a valid pin in the next 3 months.
If you have applied to our recent midwife job adverts in the past 3 months, you'll have already been assessed, and so there is no need to re-apply to this job advert.
Band 5 Midwives: NQMs, third-year students due to qualify in September 2026, and experienced Band 5's joining our adapted preceptorship are welcome. You'll benefit from a structured, individualised preceptorship supported by a dedicated lead, helping you build confidence, knowledge, and integration. This highly regarded programme improves midwife retention and provides an excellent foundation for progression to Band 6.
The rotational model covers all areas including Delivery Suite, Antenatal Ward, Postnatal Ward, and Community. This ensures a sound foundation, helping you become a confident and competent practitioner.
You'll join an approachable team that values personalised care, teamwork and growth.
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