Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and organised Registered Midwife to join our maternity governance team as a Band 6 Guideline and Audit Midwife. This is an excellent opportunity for a midwife with an interest in clinical governance, audit, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement to develop within a supportive and forward-looking maternity service. The post holder will maintain clinical competence and professional accountability as a Registered Midwife and may support clinical areas in line with service need. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job
The Guideline and Audit midwife will support the development, review and implementation of maternity guidelines, policies and associated documentation, ensuring these reflect current evidence, national guidance and local governance requirements. Working with the maternity governance team, the role will help maintain accurate records of guideline review dates, version control and approval processes.

The post holder will also support the coordination and delivery of the maternity audit programme. This will include collecting, collating and inputting audit data, supporting analysis of findings, preparing reports and helping teams to understand and respond to audit outcomes. The role will contribute to monitoring compliance with local and national standards, including relevant maternity guidance and assurance requirements.

A key part of the role will be supporting learning and improvement across maternity services. The post holder will contribute to action plans arising from audit, guideline review, incident learning and national recommendations, and will support the dissemination of learning to clinical teams. They will work collaboratively with midwifery, obstetric, governance and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote safe, consistent and evidence-based practice.

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join our maternity teams across York and Scarborough. Following our recent CQC inspection, maternity services at both York and Scarborough were rated Good across all five domains Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our workforce, and our commitment to listening to women, families and colleagues to continually improve the care we provide.

You will be joining a service that has made significant progress and is proud of what has been achieved, while recognising there is still more to do. We are committed to continuous learning, innovation and improvement, building on strong foundations to shape the future of maternity care across our Trust.

This is an opportunity to be part of that journey joining a forward-looking team that values collaboration, ambition and the voices of women, families and staff as we continue to develop and strengthen our services for the future.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Training or development in audit, quality improvement, governance, leadership, education, or research

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience of working as a midwife within an NHS clinical setting
• Experience of applying clinical guidelines, policies, or evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement, guideline development, or implementing practice change

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of evidence-based maternity practice and relevant national guidance, including NICE, RCOG, CNST and Saving Babies' Lives

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit methods, data collection tools, guideline review processes, or assurance requirements including CQC standards

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with women, families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience of using audit or governance systems

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Committed to improving quality and safety in maternity services

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.

Employer details
Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, York and Scarborough, YO12 6QL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Quality and Governance Lead, Jamie Broadbent, jamiebroadbent3@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata / per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 419-8132405-M-FH-A
Job locations: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, York and Scarborough, YO12 6QL, United Kingdom

Closing date: 29 October 2026.