Main area Maternity Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term or secondment opportunity ending June 2027) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Possibility of Flexible Working) Job ref 279-8034197-MAY2026
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful.
Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
Are you an enthusiastic and committed midwife looking to broaden your skills in a supportive and forward thinking environment?
We are excited to offer fixed term Band 6 opportunities within our large and vibrant Trust, located in a beautiful seaside setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice while working within a friendly, dynamic team that is passionate about continuous improvement and high quality care.
All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
* Be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for assessing, diagnosing and providing professional clinical midwifery care to women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages without referral to a medical practitioner.
* To ensure referral to the appropriate health professional and to work in partnership with that health professional to ensure safe standards of care.
As a Band 6 Midwife, you will have the opportunity to work across a full rotation, including:
* Labour Ward
* Antenatal and Postnatal Care
* Maternity Assessment Unit
This rotational model offers excellent exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences, supporting your professional growth and development.
Patient Care Delivery
* Take full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice for parents, babies and families.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care such as Birth plans, pain relief, infant feeding, baby care, return to work and family planning.
* Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in the period following birth.
* Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any midwifery care pathway and giving professional advice and support as required.
* Act as the clients advocate and empower them to promote their own health and well being.
* Respect the need for privacy and dignity and obtain clients informed consent throughout the childbirth continuum.
* Refer clients to other practitioner’s e.g. senior midwife, obstetrician, physiotherapist and paediatrician when needs and risks are beyond the post holder’s scope of practice or require specialist input.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Qualified Midwife - NMC registered
* Post Registration Practice
* Completion of a Preceptorship Programme within the NHS/equivalent system
* 997/8 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
* Band 6 Experience
* Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) / Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent
* Child Protection Course
* Current UK Driving License
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Additional Information
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
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