Band 7 Midwife Jobs in the NHS
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work.
18 live vacancies at this grade · 14 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515
18
Open Positions
£48k - £65k
Salary Range
14
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 7 Midwife roles
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work. For midwife candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 18 live band 7 midwife vacancies across 14 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 7 midwife roles ranges from about £47,810 to £65,261 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area
- Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements
- Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)
Role evidence to prepare
- 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)
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
Hiring locations
Current band 7 midwife demand is visible in London, Luton, Dingwall, Doncaster, and Leeds. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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