Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical midwifery practice with hands-on experience in maternity research. For the duration of the contract, 40% of the role will be dedicated to supporting the funded research project, “Mapping Maternity Service Provision for Women in Early Labour.”
Working alongside the Consultant Midwife and research team, the successful candidate will gain valuable experience in midwifery research, contributing to activities such as survey design, data collection, analysis, and the delivery of research findings to support improvements in maternity care.
The remaining 60% of the role will be spent in clinical practice within Sherwood Birthing Unit and/or the Maternity Ward, providing high-quality, evidence-based, woman-centred care.
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for a motivated midwife with an interest in research, quality improvement, and advancing evidence-based maternity services while maintaining clinical expertise.
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This advert is for Registered Midwife with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 10 months (Secondment also considered). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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