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Devon

Midwifery jobs in Plymouth.

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 Plymouth

What the Plymouth market looks like.

Plymouth is the major acute centre for south west Devon and south east Cornwall, and Derriford takes tertiary referrals across a wide rural catchment. Because the nearest alternative acute sites are an hour or more away, hard-to-fill posts often carry longer bookings.

Major employers in Devon

  • —University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
  • —Livewell Southwest
  • —Devon Partnership NHS Trust
  • —Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Also covering

Saltash · Tavistock · Ivybridge · Torpoint · Liskeard · Kingsbridge

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 Plymouth, answered.

What midwifery jobs are available in Plymouth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent midwifery roles across Plymouth and the wider Devon 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 Plymouth?
Major healthcare employers in and around Plymouth include University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Livewell Southwest, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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 Plymouth?
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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