# Midwifery Apprenticeship > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/midwifery-apprenticeship/b3aaf31a-352a-49de-8c05-ec0420f9f0b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/midwifery-apprenticeship/b3aaf31a-352a-49de-8c05-ec0420f9f0b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Doncaster - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Midwife - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** 40 months (B5 Annexe 21, progressing to Band 5 on completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the NMC) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-05-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:41:35.689Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Doncaster/Doncaster_Bassetlaw_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Midwifery_Apprenticeship/Midwifery_Apprenticeship-v8031773 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8031773?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dbth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Registered Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship role offers opportunities for Maternity Support Workers and Healthcare Workers to progress into becoming Registered Midwives.  As part of the apprenticeship you will undertake clinical working on your base area, have placements within other clinical areas at DBTH and external to the Trust to broaden your knowledge and experience, along with attending university for your academic theory.  Following completion the post holder will be expected to complete the DBTH 12 month preceptorship programme to consolidate their learning as well as the midwifery preceptorship. All applicants must submit an academic reference directly to \[email protected\] by close of business on 4 June 2026. Internal applicants must arrange for letters of recommendation from both their Ward/Department Manager and Matron to be submitted directly to \[email protected\] by close of business on 4 June 2026. (Please use the template provided within the supporting documents.) Applicants will also be required to provide all certificates listed within the person specification. Please ensure your original certificates are available for verification. Further instructions will be sent via email. Please note that failure to provide: original certificates for verification, submission of academic references and letters of recommendation may result in your application being withdrawn. Interviews will be held on 16 June 2026. Start date in post is September 2026 ### Main duties of the job Apprenticeship Salary B5 Annexe 21, progressing to Band 5 on completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the NMC You will complete the 40 month Registered Midwife Degree Apprenticeship Programme at Huddersfield University .  Following completion the post holder will be expected to complete the Trust 12 month preceptorship and the midwifery preceptorship programmes. They will develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Registered Midwife through completion of the programme which will include being responsible, for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. This programme combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between DBTH and Huddersfield University.  A Registered Midwife Degree Apprentice will be based , as an employee, within DBTH in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings at DBTH and external to the Trust in order to fulfil al the requirement of the programme. Annual leave will be set around your plan of study and the remainder should be taken in line with Trust policy.  Any prebooked annual leave must be declared at interview.  Candidates must be able to arrange own transport to and from University and placements. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21. Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers *If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply – for any further eligibility queries please email \[email protected\] Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024. ## Job Details The Registered Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship role offers opportunities for Maternity Support Workers and Healthcare Workers to progress into becoming Registered Midwives.  As part of the apprenticeship you will undertake clinical working on your base area, have placements within other clinical areas at DBTH and external to the Trust to broaden your knowledge and experience, along with attending university for your academic theory.  Following completion the post holder will be expected to complete the DBTH 12 month preceptorship programme to consolidate their learning as well as the midwifery preceptorship. All applicants must submit an academic reference directly to \[email protected\] by close of business on 4 June 2026. Internal applicants must arrange for letters of recommendation from both their Ward/Department Manager and Matron to be submitted directly to \[email protected\] by close of business on 4 June 2026. (Please use the template provided within the supporting documents.) Applicants will also be required to provide all certificates listed within the person specification. Please ensure your original certificates are available for verification. Further instructions will be sent via email. Please note that failure to provide: original certificates for verification, submission of academic references and letters of recommendation may result in your application being withdrawn. Interviews will be held on 16 June 2026. Start date in post is September 2026 ## Job Description Apprenticeship Salary B5 Annexe 21, progressing to Band 5 on completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the NMC You will complete the 40 month Registered Midwife Degree Apprenticeship Programme at Huddersfield University .  Following completion the post holder will be expected to complete the Trust 12 month preceptorship and the midwifery preceptorship programmes. They will develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Registered Midwife through completion of the programme which will include being responsible, for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. This programme combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between DBTH and Huddersfield University.  A Registered Midwife Degree Apprentice will be based , as an employee, within DBTH in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings at DBTH and external to the Trust in order to fulfil al the requirement of the programme. Annual leave will be set around your plan of study and the remainder should be taken in line with Trust policy.  Any prebooked annual leave must be declared at interview.  Candidates must be able to arrange own transport to and from University and placements. ## Responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21. Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers *If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply – for any further eligibility queries please email \[email protected\] Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience working in an adult health/social care setting/midwifery setting - In date statutory essential training - Positive attitude to training and development ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Care Certificate or evidence of experienced in care - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (with a minimum of 4 units in Biological Sciences) or equivalent - Be aged 18 years or older - GCSE's Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent i.e. Functionals skills level 2 - Commit to completing the Registered Midwifery Degree ### Personal Attributes & Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013) - Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients - Demonstrate understanding of the Registered Midwife role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development - Communicate factual information in a timely manner, Basic information and communication technology skills (ICT) - Has the ability to communicate at all levels - Effective organisational skills - Compassionate and caring - Flexible and adaptable - Is a positive role model - Motivated - Able to prioritise workload with supervision **Desirable** - Advanced IT skills and/or ECDL qualification - Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention - Understanding of evidence based practice - Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff ## Documents - [the dbth way (pdf, 409.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2216) - [join team dbth (pdf, 978.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1811) - [272-7890473 jd & ps (pdf, 486.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319352) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 721.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1810) - [health & wellbeing - staff benefits (pdf, 214.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2248) - [acceptable usage of ai - recruitment dbth (pdf, 460.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2384) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.