Rotational Midwife Band 6

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The closing date is 28 January 2026

Please note that this role is only open to midwives who hold a valid NMC registration and can demonstrate well‑rounded experience across the full spectrum of midwifery practice. Roles will be available on both full‑time and part‑time contracts.

Are you passionate about providing safe, personalised care for women and birthing people? We are seeking motivated and compassionate midwives to join Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as Band 6 Midwives.

This rotational role offers the opportunity to practise across the full spectrum of midwifery care, including the Delivery Suite, Birth Centre, Emergency Obstetric Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal Wards, Antenatal Clinic and our Community Teams.

You will gain valuable experience in both low‑ and high‑risk pathways, supporting births in our Midwifery‑Led Birth Centre and providing high‑quality care within our Obstetric‑led Delivery Suite.

Throughout the rotation, you will be supported to consolidate your skills, develop autonomy and leadership, and contribute to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence‑based care, in line with national priorities, including the Ockenden review recommendations, Better Births and the NHS Long Term Plan.

As a fully rotational post, you will work across all areas of the service and participate in the 24‑hour rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, with the support of senior midwifery staff.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team of midwives, delivering the full spectrum of midwifery care across hospital and community settings on a rotational basis. They will be responsible for providing high‑quality, evidence‑based care in partnership with women and their families, while maintaining the ability to practise autonomously in line with professional standards.

The role requires a strong sense of accountability to women, the Trust, the NMC and the wider midwifery profession, ensuring care is always safe, effective and woman‑centred. In the absence of the Team Leader, the post holder will also contribute to clinical management and provide leadership within the team.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high‑performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well‑regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Current and Valid UK NMC PIN
• Evidence of professional development and updating
• SSSA certification

• Ability to practice in all areas of midwifery in accordance with the NMC Midwives…