
Job overview
Are you a Band 6 Midwife who is looking for a new challenge, come and see what Bolton Maternity services has to offer....
Calling all midwives, do you want to be involved to the exciting new things happening at Bolton. 2028 will see the opening of our newly renovated unit, a new alongside birth centre, a new maternity triage.
Are you passionate about improving the experience and outcomes for women and families? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, progressive and supportive team?
You will join a team of Midwives who truly care about women’s experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We value your experience working with us and acknowledge that fulfilled Midwives put women at the centre of their work. We want you to be part of our team shaping our vision for an outstanding service.
We have opportunities for band 6 experienced registered Midwives in:-
Community and the Midwifery Led Centre opening early 2028
Contract is for a rotational midwife, the successful applicant may be required to work in any area in the future, however currently the vacancy is in community.
Flexible working patterns available
Full time / Part time hours offered
Professional development.
The Trust has a dedicated international Midwifery/nursing recruitment programme in place; because of this we ask international midwives/nurses to please not apply for our general midwife/nursing vacancies.
Main duties of the job
With births of around 6000 per year, Bolton is the ‘Supercentre’ for the North West, providing high quality compassionate care to the women of Bolton, Bury, Salford and beyond.
Recent improvements have led to a stronger focus on providing safe and compassionate care and this has increased opportunities to learn, develop and expand your career.
What we are currently doing:
- Offering 4 choices of birth environment
- Providing high quality care to high risk women
- Working towards offering a transitional care service
- Perinatal mental health service to offer a more holistic approach to women with mental health needs.
You will have:-
- Confidence in your midwifery skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A zest for holistic care
- Passion for physiological birth
- Be prepared to support women through their journey whatever it becomes.
- Passion for Continuity of Carer
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Qualified midwife
Desirable
- NIPE
- Supervisor/ assessor training.
- Community midwife experience
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 Midwifery experience
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Information governance
- Team working
- continuity of carer
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery Degree
Desirable
- Recent professional development
- NLS
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This advert is for Band 6 Midwife for Midwifery Led Services with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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