Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 5 and Band 6
- Contract
- 15 months (12-15 month preceptorship / 15 month fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-8-26
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Women's Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £31,049 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Midwife - Band 5 or Band 6
Band 5 and Band 6
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
Band 5 Post
By joining our team as a band 5 Midwife, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills and knowledge during an innovative Preceptorship with dedicated clinical and pastoral support provided by our Preceptorship Lead Midwives.
Our pathway is a 12-15 month preceptorship - rotating across the maternity ward and delivery suite with the opportunity for spoke placements in other areas toward the end of the programme.
Our service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience. We are a very friendly and supportive team, keen to gain the best out of every midwife and provide a range of opportunities for career.
Band 6 Post
Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Trust is looking for motivated and enthusiastic midwives to join our Maternity Services Team. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Midwives for rotational midwifery posts. Candidates will be able to show excellent clinical skills in every aspect of midwifery. Our service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience. We welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas. We are a very friendly and supportive team, keen to gain the best out of every midwife. Our service is proud to offer development opportunities and support career progression within the Maternity workforce.
Main duties of the job
The role will require midwives who have the passion to provide kind, safe and personalised midwifery care, acting as an advocate for women and their families throughout pregnancy and birth.
Our midwives work across a 7 day per week to meet the demands of proving 24/7 care. This vacancy is for inpatient midwives on a rotational basis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
If you are applying as a band 5 midwife, you would follow our 12-15 month preceptorship pathway.
If you are applying as a band 6 midwife, you would be an inpatient rotational midwife.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will require midwives who have the passion to provide kind, safe and personalised midwifery care, acting as an advocate for women and their families throughout pregnancy and birth.
Our midwives work across a 7 day per week to meet the demands of proving 24/7 care. This vacancy is for inpatient midwives on a rotational basis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
If you are applying as a band 5 midwife, you would follow our 12-15 month preceptorship pathway.
If you are applying as a band 6 midwife, you would be an inpatient rotational midwife.
Person specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to midwifery practice
- Knowledge of current public health/midwifery issues
- Up to date professional knowledge of reports / frameworks that impact on provision of Maternity Services
- Commitment to learning and development as part of the preceptorship pathway to Band 6 practitioner
- Demonstrates commitment to Trust values and behaviours in everyday practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the local trust policies and procedures
- Demonstrates self reflection, accountability and safe practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable and recent relevant experience of working in maternity care provision
- Working knowledge / experience of multiagency working
Desirable criteria
- Additional experience of NHS outside of undergraduate studies
- Experience of working at the Liverpool Women's Hospital
Qualifications & Learning
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with NMC pin / pending pin
- Evidence of CPD mandatory requirements
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD beyond mandatory requirements
- NIPE qualification
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Barrowcliff
- Job title
- Preceptorship Lead Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
L9 7AL
- Telephone
- 0151 706 4666
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