Job summary
This is a band 5/6 position dependant on experience. BANK

1.Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.2. Work autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professionalpractice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate3. Maintain revalidation requirements and complete annual appraisal4. Provide effective and visible clinical leadership5. Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informedchoices about their care6. Promote equality, diversity and rights.7. Provide constructive feedback and support to enable junior colleagues and student midwives to develop.8. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust and specific tomidwifery practice.9. Act up for the departmental ward manager/team leader in their absence.

For more information please see the attached job description.

Main duties of the job
01. Facilitate women's involvement in the decision making process regarding all aspects of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. This may include community working
02. Demonstrate sound organisational skills when planning clinical workload.
03. Provide high quality, evidence-based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the maternity pathway
04. Work collaboratively with others to provide a seamless pathway of care for women and their families.
05. Recognise deviations from normality and escalate appropriately.
06. Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to share information appropriately with women, their families and the multi-disciplinary team.
07. Effectively manage the expectations of women and their families whilst in your care.
08. Recognise and identify adult and Child safeguarding issues and takeappropriate action to safeguard the woman, her unborn and other children within the family.
09. Work as a supportive team member to develop an environment thatencourages effective team working amongst staff.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all clinical equipment utilised within the clinical areas within the Maternity services.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Risk Management policy and actively contribute to improve patient care and outcomes.
12. Contribute towards audit and provision of statistical evidence relating to MLU activity.

For more information please see the attached job description.

About us
Confidentiality and Data ProtectionAll employees who have access to personal data in relation to patients or employeeswill be aware of their responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. Any breach of the Regulation could result in disciplinaryaction being taken and criminal charges being brought against the individual whohas breached the Regulation.Health and SafetyIndividual employees of Walsall Healthcare Trust and other NHS employees contracted to work on the organisation's premises have an equal responsibility, along with managers and supervisors, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

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Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
407-BANK-6823806
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.Other DutiesThe information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.

For more information please see the attached job description.

Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.Other DutiesThe information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.

For more information please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse and/or midwife
• Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
• Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.

Desirable

• Diploma level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.
• Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice

Skills
Essential

• Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
• Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.

Desirable

• Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse and/or midwife
• Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
• Level 3 Child protection training. Sound knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and women with special needs.

Desirable

• Diploma level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.
• Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with emergencies in the absence of medical staff.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice

Skills
Essential

• Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
• Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.

Desirable

• Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.

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).

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.

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).

Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Retention Lead Midwife
Zainab Lawal
zainab.lawal@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
407-BANK-6823806
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.