Hywel Dda University Health Board

Midwife

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North East England
Temporary
Midwife
GBP 40,559 - 48,841 per year

Posted 24 day(s) ago

Reference: 2431584


Job summary

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 28/11/2027 due to maternity cover.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic band 6 Midwives to join our highly motivated Midwifery team at Glangwili Maternity Services, Carmarthen.

With approximately 2,600 births per year, we are a dynamic team who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality maternity care for women and their families. The service is currently undertaking a Birthrate Plus workforce review, providing an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of service development and workforce planning.

If you join our team, you will benefit from a robust induction programme and full rotational opportunities across the acute maternity service, including the opportunity to work within our alongside Midwifery Led Unit. We are passionate about supporting professional growth and development. If you have particular career aspirations, we want to hear about them and help you achieve your goals.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge, skills, and experience to our maternity service while contributing to the ongoing development of care for women and families across Carmarthenshire and the wider region.

Various full and part time hours are available.

Main duties of the job

Our maternity service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience. We are a very friendly and supportive team who welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas. You will be joining our team at a pivotal time within the service with a new labour ward, with seven birthing rooms and six bedded Enhanced Monitoring Unit opening this summer within Glangwili Maternity.

We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset, we engage with our staff and empower everyone, at all levels to discuss ideas and initiate change to offer improvements in our care. If you join our team you will have high quality training and development to help you grow in your career.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 05/10/2026.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-NMR303-1026

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
  • Registered Midwife
  • Completed preceptorship programme
Experience
Essential
  • Midwives with completion of preceptorship programme
  • Experience of mentoring and developing staff
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual client care
  • Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct line manager
  • Demonstrate midwifery skills underpinned by current evidence
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of audit and policy
Desirable
  • NLS
Abtitude and Abilities
Desirable
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
  • Registered Midwife
  • Completed preceptorship programme
Experience
Essential
  • Midwives with completion of preceptorship programme
  • Experience of mentoring and developing staff
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual client care
  • Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct line manager
  • Demonstrate midwifery skills underpinned by current evidence
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of audit and policy
Desirable
  • NLS
Abtitude and Abilities
Desirable
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)