Somerset

Midwifery jobs in Bath.

Maternity services remain under sustained scrutiny and staffing pressure, with continuity of carer, triage and birth centre cover all competing for the same workforce. Actionus books NMC-registered midwives onto locum, bank, fixed-term and permanent roles, with revalidation, DBS and references completed before your first shift.

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Hiring in Bath

What the Bath market looks like.

Bath's acute trust draws from Somerset and west Wiltshire as well as the city itself, and the RNHRD legacy keeps specialist rheumatology and rehabilitation work in the mix. Bristol is close enough that many candidates hold assignments in both systems.

Major employers in Somerset

  • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
  • HCRG Care Group (Bath and North East Somerset)
  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
  • Bath and North East Somerset Council adult social care

Also covering

Bristol · Trowbridge · Chippenham · Frome · Radstock · Keynsham

Typical settings

  • NHS maternity units
  • Midwifery-led birth centres
  • Community midwifery teams
  • Independent maternity providers

Common specialities

  • Labour ward
  • Antenatal clinic
  • Postnatal
  • Community midwifery
  • Triage
  • Bereavement care

Questions

Midwifery work in Bath, answered.

What midwifery jobs are available in Bath?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent midwifery roles across Bath and the wider Somerset area, including nhs maternity units, midwifery-led birth centres, community midwifery teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire midwives in Bath?
Major healthcare employers in and around Bath include Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, HCRG Care Group (Bath and North East Somerset), Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Bath and North East Somerset Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a midwifery professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Bath?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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