Cambridgeshire

Midwifery jobs in Cambridge.

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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New Cambridge vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching midwifery role opens in Cambridgeshire.

Hiring in Cambridge

What the Cambridge market looks like.

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus concentrates tertiary, cardiothoracic and research-linked services in one location, which shapes the type of specialist cover requested. Wider Cambridgeshire is rural, so Peterborough, Huntingdon and Ely assignments usually assume car travel.

Major employers in Cambridgeshire

  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Peterborough · Huntingdon · Ely · Newmarket · Bury St Edmunds · Bedford

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 Cambridge, answered.

What midwifery jobs are available in Cambridge?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent midwifery roles across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridge?
Major healthcare employers in and around Cambridge include Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, 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 Cambridge?
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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