Midwife UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team at UHSussex

Are you a passionate midwife ready to make a real difference in women’s lives? Our welcoming team at UHSussex is all about delivering compassionate, comprehensive care that puts families first. We’re in the midst of an inspiring phase of growth and enhancement, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We are hiring experienced midwives to strengthen our services in Brighton. If you’re proactive, adaptable, and great at building relationships with clear communication, this could be the perfect fit. We’re seeking professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to shape the future of maternity care. Sound like you? We’d be thrilled to hear from you—submit your application now!

These roles involve flexible scheduling, including nights and on-call rotations, to ensure round-the-clock support for our patients. New team members will benefit from a thorough onboarding process and ongoing guidance to help you settle in confidently.

For more details on opportunities in our maternity department, check out our dedicated page: www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs.

Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

This position qualifies for sponsorship through the UK’s Skilled Worker visa program. However, we can only offer this if you satisfy the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria, such as meeting the minimum salary of £25,000 and any job-specific requirements. Learn more about the eligibility and application process on the official government site: Skilled Worker Visa. For standards in midwifery practice, refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines: NMC Standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an independent practitioner, you’ll handle assessments, diagnoses, and hands-on clinical care for women throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period—often without needing to involve doctors right away.

You’ll collaborate with other experts, referring patients when necessary to maintain top-notch safety and quality in care.

Delivering Exceptional Patient Care

You’ll oversee the full cycle of midwifery support: from initial evaluations and personalized planning to carrying out and reviewing care based on the latest evidence. This means guiding parents through choices like birth preferences, pain management options, breastfeeding support, newborn routines, returning to daily life, and contraception advice—even in the weeks after delivery.

Regularly assess how well the care is working, tweak plans as needed, and provide expert insights to families. Always champion your patients’ voices, helping them take charge of their health while respecting their privacy, dignity, and consent every step of the way.

When situations call for it, connect families with specialists like senior midwives, obstetricians, physiotherapists, or pediatricians if it’s outside your expertise.

For a deeper dive into the role, please review the attached Job Description.

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

At UHSussex, we celebrate what makes each person unique it’s the foundation of our innovative and supportive culture. We strive to provide Outstanding Care Everywhere, as recognized by our CQC rating for Caring. Your background and perspectives will help us foster an environment where everyone can excel. We offer staff networks to promote equality, buddy programs for newcomers, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) status and be a Veteran Aware Trust.

Important Notes for Applicants

If you’re already with another NHS organization or UHSussex and interested in this as a secondment, get approval from your current manager first—secondments require that green light. Without it, consider applying for a fixed-term contract instead.

We’re excited to welcome midwives who share our dedication to holistic, family-centered care. If you’re ready to contribute to our evolving team, apply today!