Job overview
Would you like to work in a highly motivated and friendly Maternity team covering Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire? At the RUH we are committed to providing high quality, woman-centred care.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ in our latest CQC review, our service consists of an Acute and 2 standalone birth centres. We also have 2 community midwifery led units. This is your chance to be part of a transforming organisation where we aim to ensure all women have access to the optimal birth environment in accordance with their choice. We are increasing the number of Band 6 Midwifery posts within our service. As a result of this we are seeking self-motivated, innovative and flexible Band 6 Midwives to work within our Midwifery services providing care to families.
If you are a Midwife who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in applying for a job at the RUH.
Main duties of the job
Fulfil the role of midwife as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council adhering to the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice thereby ensuring relevant registration is maintained.
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and up dating in accordance with PREP requirements.
Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of birthing people and their babies.
Commitment to providing non-discriminating and non-judgemental care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Also facilitate others in their practice.
Promote a birthing person and baby friendly environment adapting to the needs of the individual.
Effectively prioritise clinical caseload and organise own workload to meet client need.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
specific skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence based midwifery practice.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in fetal monitoring.
- Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of medicines management.
- UK driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
- Extended skills ( Newborn and infant physical examination
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice
- Experience of managing own work load and working under own initiative to prioritise tasks.
- Experience of the audit process
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring student Midwives
qualification and training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Evidence of currant practice as a Midwife
Desirable
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
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This advert is for Midwife (Band 6) with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, South 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 29 Jul 2026.
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