Job Summary
Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover
Unleash your Midwifery passion with us at Kettering General Hospital.
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with an award-winning team? We could not be prouder of our Midwifery team at KGH who have not only been nominated for Daisy awards but CMO and CNO awards.
Join us now as a Rotational Midwife! You will be part of a team who combine excellent antenatal care to patients on postnatal wards, delivery suite, fetal health unit and in the community. We work rotational through days, nights and weekends.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional clinical skills, we want to hear from you! At Kettering, you will have opportunities to apply your expertise to a variety of medical wards. You will monitor patient progress from admission to the ward, ensure they are always safe and have the autonomy to work independently and with the medical teams.
We currently have on offer a range of fixed term Maternity covers within the department, these are listed below:
37.5 hours per week until November 202624 hours per week until February 202624 hours per week until June 202637.5 hours per week until June 202636 hours per week until September 2026.
Within your supporting statement, please identify which of the options above you would be most interested in.
Main duties of the job
As a Midwife, you will offer individualised, evidence-based care to a diverse group of service users. Your approach will be adaptable to meet the unique needs of each service user, operating independently and flexibly. This model of working allows for a flexibility, improving your work-life balance, as you'll collaborate with colleagues to independently manage your schedules and workloads.
The postholder will be required to work flexibly across all settings, encompassing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and community services, consistently honing skills in all facets of midwifery care. Establishing trustworthy relationships with service users is fundamental, whilst fostering an environment of safety where service users are empowered to make informed decisions and formulate personalised care plans.
About Us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountabl
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
264-7434920-FAM
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please read through attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and may we take the opportunity to thank you for reading this current vacancy. We look forward to reading your application.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please read through attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and may we take the opportunity to thank you for reading this current vacancy. We look forward to reading your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Diploma / Degree level qualification or equivalent
Knowledge / experience
Essential
- Midwifery Experience within the maternity Clinical Areas
- An Understanding of integrating theory and practice
- Understanding of current midwifery issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication - verbal and written
- Basic IT Skills
Essential
Education Training & Qualifications
- Midwifery experience within the clinical areas
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Person Specification
Essential
- Midwifery experience within the clinical areas
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
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
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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