GR - Registered Band 6 Midwife - Home Birth Team (Core Positions)
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- Band
- Band 6
- Pattern
- Various
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Midwife to join the dedicated Homebirth Team within NHS Lothian, based in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will provide high-quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care for women choosing homebirth, working autonomously within a supportive team. Responsibilities include managing a community caseload, promoting informed choice, and maintaining clinical skills in obstetric emergencies. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255627
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
16/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Community
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
03/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Midwifery
Job Advert
Registered Band 6 Midwife - Home Birth Team (Core Positions)
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the va
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