Senior Midwife & Coordinator

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The closing date is 25 February 2026

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated midwife to join our friendly maternity service. The right candidate will be a midwife who has worked in the NHS for at least three years as a band 6 midwife or above with sustained intrapartum experience and with a genuine passion for safety and quality and leadership.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team striving to deliver excellence in maternity care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career in midwifery then DCH is the place for you. We are passionate about the care we give to women, pregnant people, their families and babies and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust.

The successful candidate will take charge of the maternity unit, being the most senior member of staff at weekends and nights. They will also take responsibility for a community team and contribute to the on-call rota. It is essential the candidates have worked as a midwife in the UK for at least two years.

To regularly take charge of the maternity unit as the shift co‑ordinator, sometimes as the most senior midwife on the maternity unit. To oversee the caseload for that designated community team with particular focus on safeguarding concerns, for both adults and children, assuring appropriate escalation and management as required. To provide line management for a small team of midwives. To provide senior on‑call cover for home births and for the unit.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

• Registered midwife
• Degree and postgraduate diploma level qualifications or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD which includes clinical leadership and management
• Driving licence and access to a car
• Qualified as a non‑medical prescriber

• Extensive, relevant post registration experience as a band 6 midwife
• Evidence of clinical leadership
• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and families
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
• Evidence of situational awareness.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Evidence of effective organisational skills.
• Evidence of how to motivate team members and promote good team working.
• Evidence of professionalism and how to promote this in the clinical environment

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust