Rotational Midwife B6 - Whiston
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Rotational Midwife B6 - Whiston
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
Full and Part Time posts available for Band 6 Midwives
12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to join our outstanding team of supportive and dedicated Midwifery and Medical staff, across all areas of Maternity, including Maternity Triage and the Community, helping to further the outstanding 5 star patient care provided by all.
We are expanding unit an increase of expectant mothers choosing to have their care from our Maternity Services. The Maternity Unit is furnished with state of the art, modern facilities for mothers and their babies.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Please note the job description and person specification are subject to change as per AfC review.
Main duties of the job
To achieve women's expectations we offer a friendly, supportive and safe service for women, their partners, babies and their families. We believe in promoting normality in pregnancy and Intrapartum care. We will support our women in their choice of Birth place we currently offer three choices home, Delivery Suite or our Midwifery Led Unit.
The Maternity Team consists of a dedicated group of Midwives, Obstetrician's, Paediatricians, Anaesthetists, Health Care Assistants, a House Keeper and Admin Staff.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation 2023 for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8388648
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 4th November 2026
Closing date: 11th November 2026
Shortlisting date:12th November 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 4th November 2026
Closing date: 11th November 2026
Shortlisting date:12th November 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife, with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current Midwifery issues
- Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
- Knowledge and understanding of the assessment process for Students, and of creating a positive learning environment
- Knowledge and awareness of professional responsibilities
- Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
- Substantial post registration experience across all Maternity Pathways
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Good computer skills
- Good presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Car owner/access to a car for community rotation with insurance for business use
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife, with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current Midwifery issues
- Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
- Knowledge and understanding of the assessment process for Students, and of creating a positive learning environment
- Knowledge and awareness of professional responsibilities
- Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
- Substantial post registration experience across all Maternity Pathways
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Good computer skills
- Good presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Car owner/access to a car for community rotation with insurance for business use
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Intrapartum Matron
Jan Bentley
01514301761
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8388648
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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