Registered Midwife

Job summary These roles are for Band 6 Midwives, registered with the NMC, wanting to work in Devon as part of a proactive, supportive, dynamic multi-professional team. We have some permanent posts available in our maternity services in both Exeter and Barnstaple. In Exeter and the surrounding area these posts are placed in our integrated teams ( community caseload and labour care) or unit based team. In North Devon these posts are unit based / community. Due to our locations we have developed our service to meet the needs of our women and birthing people. To provide them with choice of place of delivery we support homebirths, births in a stand alone unit, births in an alongside unit, and births in a labour ward. Midwives can gain experience in different ways of working, leadership styles, and management styles as well as supporting a range of learners working in our area and helping us develop their knowledge and skills. We have specialist midwives working in areas such as safeguarding, complex care, infant feeding, PMA, transformation, birth experiences, vaccinations, screening, safety and quality and education who are happy to share their knowledge, skills and support. Applicants need to have current NMC registration and evidence of recent Midwifery e Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 185-390-14187 Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Exeter Devon EX2 5DW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The RDUH Trust currently have teams of midwives working in the maternity service covering Exeter ,Barnstaple and the wider community areas in East, Mid, West and North Devon. Between us we have approximately 5,000 births per annum with approximately 3,500 births per annum in the Exeter service and 1,500 in the North Devon service. We have a dynamic team of staff providing care for all birthing people in this varied and vibrant part of the country. If you are an experienced midwife who would like to be part of our team in either the unit, Integrated or community setting then please apply or contact us for more information. Working Pattern: 07:30-20:00, or 19.30-08:00. Community shifts can be 9-5, 8-6, 8-8. Regular rotation onto nights. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Tricia Bartlett Lead Midwife for Education on 01392406690 or tricia.bartlett@nhs.net or Naomi Curtis Senior Matron Community services on naomi.curtis@nhs.net, or Hester Redfern Senior Matron for inpatient services on hesterdavis@nhs.net. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when s