# Band 6 Midwife Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 45
- **NHS employers:** 32
- **New vacancies this week:** 21
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 6 and Midwife.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 23,209 to GBP 56,863

## Role Summary

NHS midwifery posts cover antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care across hospital labour wards, birth centres, and community caseloads. Community midwives tend to manage their own caseload with more autonomy, while hospital-based midwives work shifts covering labour ward, triage, and postnatal wards. Posts start at Band 5, with senior and specialist roles at Band 6-7.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Autonomous caseload management (community) or shift leadership (hospital)
- Risk assessment and escalation for high-risk pregnancies
- Newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) where qualified
- Perineal repair and emergency skills (shoulder dystocia, PPH, neonatal resuscitation)
- Mentoring student midwives and supporting preceptees
- Audit, guideline development, and incident review
- Bereavement and safeguarding support

## Typical Requirements

- NMC registration as a midwife
- NIPE qualification (essential or desirable for many Band 6+ posts)
- Specialist training for roles in fetal medicine, education, or public health
- Supervisory or practice assessor experience for senior roles

## Employers Hiring

- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- NHS Highland (2 jobs)
- London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (2 jobs)
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (2 jobs)
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- Lincoln, Midlands (3 jobs)
- London, London (3 jobs)
- Basingstoke, South East (2 jobs)
- Birmingham, Midlands (2 jobs)
- Swindon, South West (2 jobs)
- Worcester, Midlands (2 jobs)
- Darlington, North East and Yorkshire (2 jobs)
- Bristol, South West (1 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (1 jobs)
- St Leonards, South East (1 jobs)
- Bristol/Weston, South West (1 jobs)
- Harrow, London (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 6 posts are for experienced practitioners who have built specialist skills or taken on supervisory responsibilities. Typical roles include senior staff nurses, specialist therapists, team deputies, and clinical pharmacists. Expect to show evidence of autonomous judgement and leadership in your application. Salary guidance: £39,959 - £48,117.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post

Evidence of supervising junior staff or students

Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work

Postgraduate training or qualifications (for some specialist posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 6 roles?

NHS Band 6 roles pay between £39,959 and £48,117 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours and high-cost area supplements.

### What is the difference between Band 5 and Band 6?

Band 6 practitioners have more experience, specialist skills, and often supervisory responsibilities. They manage more complex caseloads, may lead small teams, and contribute to service development.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 6?

Band 6 roles include senior staff nurses, specialist practitioners, senior therapists, clinical pharmacists, team deputies, and specialists in various clinical areas.

### What qualifications do I need to become an NHS midwife?

You need a midwifery degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and NMC registration. Some universities offer direct entry programmes, while others require nursing qualification first.

### What is the difference between hospital and community midwives?

Hospital midwives work on labour wards, antenatal, and postnatal units providing acute care. Community midwives provide care in women's homes and clinics, focusing on low-risk pregnancies and continuity of care.

### How much do NHS midwives earn?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS midwives typically start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with experienced midwives at Band 6 (£40,000-£48,000), team leaders at Band 7 (£49,000-£57,000), and consultant midwives at Band 8 (£58,000+).

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