Student Midwife - Internal Only

Please note UK NMC PIN number required for this post.

Are you a Registered Adult Nurse with a minimum of a 2.1 degree in adult Nursing, addition to maths and English GCSEs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered Adult Nurse to undertake a 2 year Masters (MSc) degree in Midwifery with the University of Salford.

This is a fully funded post and you will be paid at mid point band 5 during training including all university fees and travel expenses can be claimed.

Practical training and experience will be based at RLI and FGH

There will be a mixture of teaching sessions both at University of Salford campus and virtual sessions.

There is 1 place available for FGH for this post with UHMBT in the January 2027 cohort.

This training does not guarantee Midwifery employment with the trust following training .

Successful candidates will need to also apply to the course on the university webpage

Main duties of the job

As part of this opportunity you will be given:

o Fully funded, paid at mid point Band 5 during training, includes all university fees.o Masters level (MSc) study leading to a midwifery qualificationo On successful completion you will be eligible to register as a midwife on the NMC registero Practical training and experience is based at FGHo Study is condensed into weeklong blockso Students will have a mix of attendance on the Salford campus, virtual sessions and self directed learningo Travel expenses can be claimedo Holidays are 7 weeks per annum, set by the University

We have only 2 for UHMBT Cross bay

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Per annum pro rata

Contract

Training

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8282705-UHMB

Job locations

South Lakes Birth Centre Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-urness

LA144LF

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• 1 st level degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Setting high standards
• Evidence of clinical competence to work autonomously within multidisplinary team
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Desirable

• Team working
• Evidence of teaching skills

Skill,ability and knowledge

Essential

• Committed to CPD of self and others Knowledge of research methodology Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Demomstrable people management skills Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives plus public health / political agenda Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

• IT skills Understanding the role of Research and Development Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member Approachable/effective negotiation skills Motivation and positive attitude towards change Positive and adaptable to the changing needs of the service Flexible Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative Positive approach to involving users in their care Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• 1 st level degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Setting high standards
• Evidence of clinical competence to work autonomously within multidisplinary team
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Desirable

• Team working
• Evidence of teaching skills

Skill,ability and knowledge

Essential

• Committed to CPD of self and others Knowledge of research methodology Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Demomstrable people management skills Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives plus public health / political agenda Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

• IT skills Understanding the role of Research and Development Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member Approachable/effective negotiation skills Motivation and positive attitude towards change Positive and adaptable to the changing needs of the service Flexible Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative Positive approach to involving users in their care Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

South Lakes Birth Centre Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-urness

LA144LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

South Lakes Birth Centre Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-urness

LA144LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• 1 st level degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Setting high standards
• Evidence of clinical competence to work autonomously within multidisplinary team
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Desirable

• Team working
• Evidence of teaching skills

Skill,ability and knowledge

Essential

• Committed to CPD of self and others Knowledge of research methodology Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Demomstrable people management skills Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives plus public health / political agenda Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

• IT skills Understanding the role of Research and Development Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member Approachable/effective negotiation skills Motivation and positive attitude towards change Positive and adaptable to the changing needs of the service Flexible Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative Positive approach to involving users in their care Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy