Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS8054741
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital
- Town
- AYLESBURY
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Midwife - Fetal Medicine Specialist and Antenatal clinic
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
The post holder will be a midwife with previous experience working in UK and will provide high-quality, compassionate midwifery care within both the Fetal Medicine service and Antenatal Clinic, contributing to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of maternity care.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work within a progressive and supportive maternity service, committed to the ongoing transformation and improvement of care for women, birthing people, and families.
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are passionate about listening to the voices of our service users and involving them in the design and delivery of services. We are equally committed to supporting our staff to develop and fulfil their career aspirations. You will be welcomed into an established and friendly team, with access to a full induction programme and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and improving the working lives of our staff, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and supported to deliver high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Based within the Antenatal Clinic and Fetal Medicine service, the post holder will provide high-quality, woman-centred care across a range of antenatal pathways, including support for women with complex pregnancies and those undergoing screening and diagnostic investigations. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care, while promoting a positive patient experience.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the care of women/birthing people across a range of antenatal pathways, including those with complex pregnancies and those undergoing screening and diagnostic investigations. The role involves providing specialist support, including sensitive counselling in the presence of fetal abnormality, as well as supporting women considering antenatal screening and diagnostic testing and providing ongoing care following results.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and resilient practitioner, able to manage the varied demands of the role while ensuring a high standard of woman-centred care and a positive patient experience.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- ENB 997/MSPP
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Assessor
- Evidence of Further Study
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experienced band 6 midwife
- Ability to be a mentor to student midwives/nurses/MCA’s
- Completion of mentor assessor workshops
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively within it
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Clinical skills, in particular: Suturing Cannulation Supervision of epidural infusion
- Ability to work on own initiative and mange own time
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Guidelines and Professional Practice
- Awareness and knowledge of vulnerable adult and child Protection issues
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- JANE HIRONS
- Job title
- Lead Midwife Complex Pregnancies
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494324142
- Additional information
Stefania Del Vitto
Matron
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