Community Midwife

Job Description

Community Midwife – Sherwood Forest Hospitals

Location: Mansfield, Sherwood, Ashfield or Newark
Department: Community Midwifery Team
Working Hours: Full-time with a mix of shifts, including on-call nights

Deliver Woman-Centred Care in a Supportive Community Setting

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is seeking a passionate and experienced Community Midwife to join our dedicated midwifery teams across Mansfield, Sherwood, Ashfield, and Newark. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on women and families by delivering evidence-based, compassionate care in the heart of our local communities.

About the Role

As a Community Midwife, you’ll be at the forefront of providing high-quality, woman-centred maternity care across various settings. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting women throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care

Participating in a variety of shift patterns, including nights and on-call rotations

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to promote safety, well-being, and choice

Championing continuous improvement through evidence-based practice

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a motivated and compassionate registered Midwife with:

A progressive, person-centred approach to care

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to excellence and professional development

Experience working independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Why Join Sherwood Forest Hospitals?

We’re proud to offer exceptional maternity services to over 4,500 women annually, with around 3,200 births per year. Our midwifery team recently earned “Outstanding” for Care during our CQC inspection in May 2020.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is consistently recognised as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for:

Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year (2020)

CQC rated: “Outstanding” for Care

Top NHS Trust in the Midlands to work for (3 years running)

Third Best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England (2020)

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment, where staff feel valued and inspired. With a strong emphasis on learning, development and well-being, we truly care for our people, as much as we care for our patients.

Visa Sponsorship Information

Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. To check eligibility, visit the official guidance here:
🔗 Skilled Worker Visa: Healthcare and Education Jobs – GOV.UK

As of 9 April 2024, Home Office guidance has changed. Applicants switching visa types may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role appears on the shortage list.

Apply Today

Join a team where your expertise is recognised, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.

📎 Please refer to the job description and person specification for full role details.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.