Band 6 Midwife (visa sponsorship available)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is entering an exciting new chapter with the reopening of its maternity unit in April 2026. Following major safety improvements and service redesign, the Trust is building a stronger, safer, and more collaborative maternity service. This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape a refreshed unit from the ground up while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across hospital and community settings.

 

 

Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Band 6 Midwife

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per year

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time | Part-time

Work location: Yeovil, Somerset (In-person)

 

What We Offer:

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available
• Flexible working options to support work–life balance
• NHS Pension Scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Strong commitment to career development and CPD
• Supportive, redesigned maternity service launching April 2026

Other Benefits:

• Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts (shopping, dining, leisure)
• Access to NHS-wide benefits and wellbeing support
• Inclusive, diverse, and values-driven workplace
• Opportunity to work in a scenic and affordable region close to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London

Your Role Will Include:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, holistic midwifery care across the pregnancy continuum
• Work autonomously in both acute and community settings
• Support personalised choice, physiological birth, and evidence-based practice
• Act as a role model, mentor students, and support junior staff
• Respond effectively to clinical changes and emergencies
• Contribute to governance, audit, quality improvement, and safety initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Current NMC Midwifery registration
• Diploma/Degree in Midwifery
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience
• Ability to practice autonomously in acute and community settings
• UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable:

• Neonatal Life Support
• NIPE qualification or working towards
• Experience with homebirths and water births
  

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a fresh beginning. As Somerset’s maternity unit reopens in April 2026, you’ll help shape a safer, stronger service while advancing your career in a supportive NHS environment. If you’re a passionate midwife seeking stability, growth, and visa sponsorship in the UK, this opportunity is made for you.

 

 

Work Location: In Person 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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