Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Job Title: Midwife
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Job Summary
Maternity services are provided across three sites, offering women and staff four birthing environments: home, freestanding birth centre, alongside birth centre, and obstetric labour ward.
At Prince Charles Site (Level 2), major refurbishments were completed in 2019. The unit includes:
Obstetric unit and alongside midwifery-led unit
Three birthing pools
A bereavement room
Enhanced facilities for women and staff
At Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend (Level 2 Maternity Unit), services include:
Bluebell Suite, an alongside Midwifery-Led room for low-risk women
Refurbished Birthing Pool room within the obstetric unit
Obstetric services supporting women requiring increased surveillance during labour
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will:
Provide all aspects of midwifery care for low-risk pregnant women in community and hospital settings
Practice autonomously as a registered Midwife, delivering safe and effective care without direct supervision
Work with the Obstetric Medical Team when caring for high-risk women
Be responsible for assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of maternity care programmes
Welsh Skills Desirable:
Speaking and Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above
Ability to hold basic health conversations in Welsh is an advantage but not essential
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. It provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Core Values
We listen, learn and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one team
The Health Board employs around 15,000 staff, with 80% living locally and serving as both colleagues and members of the diverse communities.
Person Specification
Registration (Essential):
UK NMC Registered
Knowledge / Experience
Essential: Ability to undertake perineal suturing
Desirable: Ability to undertake IV cannulation
Desirable: Previous experience in an Obstetric Unit
Desirable: Welsh language skills (Speaking/Listening Level 3 or above)
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS submission to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and considered equally. Applicants may need to provide overseas criminal record certificates if applicable.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More details can be found on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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