Midwife
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Midwife to join Harrogate Maternity Unit. The role involves contributing to and developing the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care. The maternity department provides comprehensive care to pregnant women and their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum, including hospital and community-based services. Newly Qualified Midwives will benefit from a thorough and supportive Preceptorship Programme, including rotation through the entire service.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery.
- Provide all care to pregnant women and support for their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum.
- Ensure own clinical practice and that of other staff on each shift is of a safe standard.
- Adhere to unit policies within the area of practice.
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Currently practicing or newly qualified
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Understands the concepts of midwifery care and current issues in midwifery
Desirable criteria
- Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification
- Experience of working in a continuity of care model
- Suturing experience
- Cannulation experience
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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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Midwife
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5Midwife to join Harrogate Maternity Unit.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery. We have a thorough and supportive Preceptorship Programme for Newly Qualified Midwives which includes a rotation through the whole service including Community Midwifery.
Main duties of the job
The maternity department is responsible for providing all care to pregnant women and support for their families throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum. The department includes hospital and community based midwifery services.
Maternity Services provide care to pregnant women from the Harrogate and surrounding area including women out of area who choose to birth at Harrogate.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
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An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
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Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise
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