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Band 6 Midwife - Antenatal clinic

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Haywards Heath, RH16 4EXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

5 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and experienced Midwife to join our Antenatal Clinic team as a Band 6 Antenatal Clinic Midwife. This is an ...

  • Provide holistic antenatal assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
  • Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing, recognising and responding appropriately to risk factors and complications.
  • Develop and maintain individualised care plans in partnership with women and their families.
  • Provide health education and promotion on topics including nutrition, smoking cessation, infant feeding, birth preparation, and postnatal care.
  • Facilitate referral pathways to specialist services where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records.
  • Support women to make informed choices regarding their care and birth preferences.
  • Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities and escalation of concerns.
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
  • Act as a mentor, preceptor, or practice supervisor for students and newly qualified staff.

1 At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Information Pack

https: //www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered Midwife
  • Completed Preceptorship Programme
  • Post Registration Practice and relevant competencies
  • 997/8 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
  • Diploma or equivalent portfolio of evidence

Desirable: - Degree Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) / Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) or equivalent; - LEO Child Protection Course or equivalent

Skills

Essential: - Good written and spoken English; - Current UK Driving Licence

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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About the employer

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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