Job summary At Somerset Foundation Trust, our dedicated and highly motivated midwifery teams are committed to providing high quality personalised care. We are looking for passionate, professional individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our midwifery team. We are an innovative trust, offering opportunities for career development and to be involved in Quality Improvement projects and service improvement. We offer internal opportunities for secondments in areas to support staff with their development. If you thrive in an energetic environment, which is rich in culture and diversity, SFT could be the right step forward in your career. Our enthusiastic and dynamic midwifery and obstetric teams work closely together with an embedded MDT culture to meet the specific and individual needs of women/birth people who access our maternity services, from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. We currently have vacancies for Band 6 Midwives in our Inpatient and Outpatient areas. You can let us know in your application or at interview which area you would prefer to work. If you are passionate about midwifery care and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job To assess and provide the full range of care needs to develop, implement and evaluate care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their babies, working under supervision as required. To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To work within the community and acute services at Yeovil. To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model To supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff, acting as a mentor To work autonomously within guidelines and spheres of professional practice To promote choice for women and promote an individualised service About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-2002 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description attached alongside this advert, for the full details of the role and requirements. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description attached alongside this advert, for the full details of the role and requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration as a Midwife UK recognised Diploma/Degree level or above in Midwifery Practice Completed preceptorship development programme with post qualification experience Basic neonatal and adult resuscitation UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Mentor/assessor training qualification NIPE Experience Essential Leadership skills Ability to supervise learners Desirable Management of homebirth and water birth Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting Proved post qualification experience, within the last 3 years Expert in the following extended skills: venepuncture, cannulation, perineal suturing Assist at instrumental births Management of epidural anaesthesia Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with high-risk cases Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies in the absence of medical staff Good keyboard and IT skills and a knowledge of data protection Additional Criteria Essential Please refer to the attached JD for our additional requested Knowledge, Abilities, Communication, Planning and Organisation, Physical and Other skills criteria. Desirable To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours: Kindness Respect Teamwork Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration as a Midwife UK recognised Diploma/Degree level or above in Midwifery Practice Completed preceptorship development programme with post qualification experience Basic neonatal and adult resuscitation UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Mentor/assessor training qualification NIPE Experience Essential Leadership skills Ability to supervise learners Desirable Management of homebirth and water birth Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting Proved post qualification experience, within the last 3 years Expert in the following extended skills: venepuncture, cannulation, perineal suturing Assist at instrumental births Management of epidural anaesthesia Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with high-risk cases Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies in the absence of medical staff Good keyboard and IT skills and a knowledge of data protection Additional Criteria Essential Please refer to the attached JD for our additional requested Knowledge, Abilities, Communication, Planning and Organisation, Physical and Other skills criteria. Desirable To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours: Kindness Respect Teamwork Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)