Integrated Community Midwife (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate and skilled Band 6 Integrated Community Midwives to join its progressive and supportive maternity service.

In this role, you will provide individualised, high-quality maternity care across community settings and within the Trust’s midwife-led Birth Centre. You will work both independently and alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to support women and birthing people through every stage of pregnancy, labour and the postnatal journey.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a service that values safe practice, informed choice, continuity of care and positive birth experiences for families.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Midwifery Care

• Deliver comprehensive care throughout antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Develop personalised care plans that support informed choices and patient preferences.
• Promote safe and evidence-based practice across maternity services.
• Provide care for both low-risk pregnancies and complex clinical situations.

Community & Birth Centre Practice

• Work flexibly across community teams and midwifery-led birth centres.
• Support home births and water births in line with Trust guidelines.
• Maintain continuity of care for families throughout their maternity journey.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Build effective partnerships with:

• Midwives and maternity support workers
• Neonatal teams and obstetricians
• GPs and health visitors
• Safeguarding and social care teams

Safety and Risk Management

• Monitor the progress of pregnancy and labour, identifying early signs of complications.
• Perform risk assessments and escalate concerns promptly.
• Support emergency responses and obstetric emergency management.

Leadership and Mentorship

• Support newly qualified midwives, students and junior staff.
• Participate in mentoring, supervision and clinical teaching.
• Contribute to a positive and learning-focused working environment.

Documentation and Service Improvement

• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records in maternity IT systems.
• Participate in audits, governance activities and quality improvement programmes.
• Contribute to safe and effective maternity service delivery.

Why Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

Working at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust means becoming part of a healthcare community that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional growth and compassionate patient care.

Key benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount programme
• Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment

Living and Working in Somerset

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life. From peaceful countryside landscapes to dramatic coastlines and national parks, the region provides a unique balance between nature and modern city access.

Major cities such as Bristol, Bath and Exeter are within easy reach, and London is approximately two hours away by train.

With excellent schools, strong local communities and relatively affordable housing compared to other parts of the UK, Somerset is an attractive place to build both a career and a home.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Degree or diploma in Midwifery
• Completion of a preceptorship programme with post-qualification experience
• Mentor or assessor training
• Safeguarding training (Level 3 for adults and children)

Desirable Qualifications

• Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification or working towards it
• Neonatal Life Support certification

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a clinical midwife
• Ongoing professional development including obstetric emergency management
• Experience supporting instrumental births

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Clinical competencies including venepuncture, cannulation and perineal suturing
• Ability to practise autonomously in both community and acute care settings

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

This role welcomes applications from candidates who may require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to eligibility requirements.

Helpful UK government resources include:

• Guidance on the Skilled Worker visa
• Information about Health and Care Worker visa routes
• Requirements for criminal record certificates for overseas applicants
• UK professional registration requirements for healthcare roles
• Overview of working in healthcare within the UK

These official resources explain eligibility criteria, application processes and regulatory requirements for healthcare professionals wishing to work in the UK.

Compliance and Safeguarding

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

All successful applicants must meet safeguarding requirements and comply with Trust policies regarding professional conduct, patient safety and confidentiality.