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Closest occupation match: SOC 2231, Midwifery nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Job summary
We are looking for a Recruitment & Retention Midwife Band 7 to support our Newly Qualified, International Midwives and new member of staff joining our friendly and vibrant team. You will ensure that they feel supported and are able to thrive within their working environment. You will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning and implementing orientation programmes as well as and additional support plans that may be required. This is part time post- 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a Recruitment & Retention Midwife you will work alongside the Practice Development Midwife to recruit and retain post-registration - newly qualified, preceptor midwives; midwives recruited from outside the UK and Band 5 Registered Nurses working within maternity services at ESNEFT. You will be required to have the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide support, educational input and development activities for clinical staff, and assessors. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation and embedding of a robust recruitment and retention plan that will positively contribute to the development of a workforce fit for purpose. Included within your responsibility will be to consider innovative and supportive methods for focussing upon retention within the midwifery profession.
About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
NDD-000234
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
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