Community Midwife Band 6 - North

Job summary

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated, qualified Midwife who wants to take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care for women and their families. Working on a shift by shift basis, you'll look after the coordination and effective management of the clinical team and guarantee the maintenance of high standards of quality care in the clinical area.

Critically, you'll ensure there is effective and sensitive communication between the women in your care, their babies and families, and the health professionals you work with.

Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service (MCS) are proud to be the largest maternity service in the country providing care for women and birthing people across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, supporting around 17,500 births each year, cared for by over 700 whole time equivalent midwives. Saint Mary's MCS is a well‑known centre of excellence, with an excellent reputation and a vibrant, lively working atmosphere.

We provide community antenatal & postnatal services across our main hospital sites (Saint Mary's, Wythenshawe and North Manchester General Hospital). This role is based and North Manchester General Hospital covering areas in North Manchester.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Community Matron on the below phone numbers:

Farhana Faruque  or

Mel Coleman  

Using your well honed leadership skills, you'll act as a support to the Team Leader, deputise for them when necessary, and develop and maintain organisational and managerial skills relevant to the department.

Implementing the Trust's annual appraisal process will be another key duty, as will participating and leading in the Improving Quality Programme.

As a motivating and inspirational practice assessor, you'll be a resource for all our midwives, support staff and students, encouraging a high level of achievement in everyone you work with. You'll all ensure the clinical environment is conducive to supporting education and learning, and see that mentorship training is updated annually.

Your organisational and management skills will help you understand and appreciate the cost implications associated with our service, and ensure the effective use of all the resources we use.

The maintenance of your own professional development will be key to your success, and you'll also help to promote awareness of current developments in midwifery, and look out for every opportunity to increase your own knowledge, skills and expertise.

Dedicated to providing an environment that encourages patient‑centred involvement within the community setting, you'll promote good working relationships with all the internal and external departments you work with, with the ultimate aim of providing the best patient journey possible.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the…