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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic midwives to join our Antenatal Clinic Team on Musgrove site. Our ANC plays a vital role in supporting birthing people in pregnancy, providing both routine and specialist care within a multidisciplinary setting. We are seeking a midwife who is committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care, while promoting personalised care and positive outcomes for birthing people. The successful candidate will work closely with obstetricians, specialist midwives, sonographers, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, evidence-based antenatal care. The role includes antenatal assessment, foetal wellbeing surveillance, screening and referral pathways, obstetric clinic support, care planning and coordination of services for individuals with a wide range of clinical and social needs. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe care while supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives. We are committed to supporting professional development and welcome applications from midwives who are passionate about advancing their clinical expertise and helping shape the future of antenatal services.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality antenatal care and assessment.
- Undertake antenatal screening, blood sampling and follow-up of results.
- Support the running of specialist obstetric and multidisciplinary clinics.
- Coordinate referrals to fetal medicine, specialist services and community teams.
- Carry out clinical assessments including:
- Blood pressure monitoring and pre-eclampsia screening
- CTG monitoring
- Pre-operative assessments
- Intravenous therapies
- Triage support where required
- Offer information, education and support to women and their families.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.
- A registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
- Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
- An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
- Committed to continuous professional development and service improvement.
- Enthusiastic about supporting students, newly qualified staff and colleagues.
- NMC Registered Midwife.
- Completion of preceptorship.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
We offer:
- A supportive and friendly antenatal team.
- Opportunities to develop specialist interests, including complex maternal medicine and multiple pregnancy care.
- Dedicated professional development opportunities.
- A commitment to innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-6239
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
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