Job summary
Band 5/6 Midwife Recruitment Event- Thursday 23rd September 2026 - 15:30-19:00
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital Education centreBirmingham Heartlands HospitalB9 5SS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 and Band 6 Midwives to join the dynamic Maternity team at UHB- Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals

As part of our ongoing recruitment strategy, we are proud to offer midwifery roles within an integrated model of care, spanning both community and inpatient clinical areas. This approach ensures a well-rounded experience and enables our midwives to deliver safe, high-quality, and personalised care across the full maternity pathway.

At UHB, We have:A well-established Clinical Support TeamA robust Preceptorship ProgrammeOngoing training, development, and mentorship opportunitiesWhether you're a 3rd-year Student Midwife, a Newly Qualified Midwife, Return to practice or an Experienced Midwife looking for a new challenge, we would love to meet you!

Come and tour our unit, meet our inspiring Midwifery team, and hear first-hand what it's like to be a UHB Midwife. This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Gain insight into our services and integrated care model
• Discover the support available in your role
• Explore our commitment to your professional development and career progression
• Take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career at UHB. Where your skills are valued, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Main duties of the job
Please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. Midwives interested in joining our UHB team will be interviewed on the day, so please come prepared:

• Apply online prior to attending
• Bring photographic ID for verification
• Be interview-ready -- interview slots will be allocated and performed on the day

Applicants must hold relevant NMC UK registration or be a 3rd-year student midwife trained within the UK and currently working towards completion of their degree.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the next exciting step in your midwifery career.

Please note: You will be unable to attend an interview unless you have submitted an application form prior to the event.

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £32,073 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 304-9018586
Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable

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Experience
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Desirable

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Catriona Halliday, Catriona.halliday2@uhb.nhs.uk