Band 6 Midwife in ANC

What We Are Looking For- A registered Midwife with current NMC registration.

Essential Requirements- NMC Registered Midwife.

The Antenatal Clinic Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Midwife to provide high-quality, safe and personalised care to birthing people and their families throughout pregnancy.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering routine and specialist antenatal care across a range of pathways. The role involves undertaking comprehensive antenatal assessments, supporting fetal wellbeing surveillance, coordinating investigations and referrals, facilitating screening programmes, and contributing to the planning and delivery of individualised care.

Working closely with obstetricians, specialist midwives, sonographers, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals, the post holder will support the management of birthing people with both uncomplicated and complex pregnancies. The role includes participation in consultant-led and specialist clinics, supporting care pathways for maternal medical conditions, multiple pregnancies, fetal concerns and other high-risk pregnancy conditions.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, effective communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider maternity team. They will act as an advocate for birthing people, ensuring care is delivered respectfully, compassionately and in accordance with current evidence, national guidance and local policies.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit activity and the implementation of best practice guidance. The role also includes supporting the education and development of student midwives, newly qualified midwives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced midwife wishing to develop their knowledge and skills within a specialist antenatal setting while contributing to the delivery of safe, inclusive and person-centred maternity care. The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to improving outcomes and experiences for birthing people, babies and families across Somerset.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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