Job summaryTo be the autonomous lead professional responsible for assessing and providing total midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period without direct supervision.
To be experts in the field of midwifery.
To be responsible for identifying deviations from the "norm" and referring to other appropriate health care professionals.
To provide midwifery care to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period under the guidance of other health care professionals where it has been assessed that there has been a deviation from the "norm".
Main duties of the jobWe are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Bank Band 6 Midwife to join the team .
A variety of hours are available.
The successful candidate will be involved in delivering a high standard of evidence based care during the Antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal period and will work alongside other members of the Midwifery Multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent expert care for women and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 050-NMRBANKB6-P-RW-0826
Job locations: Maternity Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac .
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
SkillsEssential- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description
ExperienceEssential- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Maternity Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Temporary Staffing Deputy Manager, Andrea Holland, bcu.temporarystaffingpan@wales.nhs.uk, 03000850044
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
