Rotational Midwife

Rotational Midwife Overview

Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as a Rotational Midwife and help shape the future of maternity care. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Midwives to become part of our supportive maternity team during an exciting period of development, including the launch of our new Maternity Triage Unit. This diverse role allows you to advance your career across various settings, including community, midwifery-led units, inpatient care, and specialist maternity services.

As a Rotational Midwife, you will rotate through the following areas:

• Community and Continuity of Carer Teams
• Midwifery Led Units at St Michael’s and Weston Hospitals
• Ante/Postnatal Ward
• Central Delivery Suite
• Transitional Care Unit
• Maternity Triage Unit

Our teams focus on supporting low-risk pregnancies and delivering personalized care, fostering meaningful relationships with families. You will also gain exposure to specialist services within the South West’s major tertiary Fetal Medicine Unit. In this role, you will practice independently while being supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team and senior midwifery leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating leadership and management skills.
• Being flexible and caring while rotating through maternity departments and participating in the on-call service.
• Utilizing excellent clinical skills and developing further clinical competencies.
• Taking initiative and solving problems effectively.
• Leading care for women and their babies, recognizing any deterioration and escalating issues appropriately.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

We value personal development and provide the necessary support and guidance to help you build confidence and achieve your career goals. Opportunities for progression to Band 7 are available, with secondment posts offered within the unit.

To qualify for this position, you must have:

• Consolidated practice as a Band 6 Midwife.
• A valid NMC registration.
• An Assessor & Mentors qualification.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible approach to duties and shifts.

We welcome applications from individuals requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, which will be considered alongside all other applications.

For more information, please contact the Midwifery Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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