Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

Recruitment process We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:

How to Apply NHS Lothian Careers

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.

Exciting Band 6 Midwife Opportunities in Community and Hospital-based Settings - NHS Lothian

Are you a Band 6 midwife looking to grow your career within a supportive and innovative maternity service?

Midwives with less than three years of experience will be offered a rotational post to enhance their existing skillset. Midwives already working with NHS Lothian as part of the Early Career pathway are not eligible to apply for core posts until they are within 3 months of the end of their early career rotations (usually 3 years).

With multiple full time hospital based, community based and rotational posts available.

NHS Lothian is seeking Band 6 midwives who can demonstrate competence and meaningful exposure across all areas of the childbearing continuum, including antenatal, intrapartum, community and inpatient wards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team committed to delivering high-quality, effective and person-centred care.

Successful candidates will be supported through structured rotational pathways designed to further develop clinical confidence and capability across our diverse maternity settings.

What we offer:

A collaborative and inclusive team culture

Opportunities to influence service delivery

Opportunities for career development and progression

Supportive supervision and mentorship

Access to ongoing professional education and training

Current Hospital-based Vacancies:

Ward 211 (Post Natal Ward) - Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Fixed-term)

Current Community Vacancies:

Craigmillar/Gracemount Practice - South East Edinburgh Community Team (Fixed-term) - Band 5 / Band 6

East Lothian Community Team (Fixed-term)

Sighthill Health Centre - South West Edinburgh Community Team (Fixed-term)

Pennywell All Care Centre - North West Edinburgh Community Team

The list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference

For more information on the vacancies available, please see contact Grainne Dowds (Clinical Service Manager) at Grainne.Dowds@nhs.scot

If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot

Join NHS Lothian and help shape the future of maternity care.

Apply now and make a meaningful impact.

If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:

Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)

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As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Please note, we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on Wednesday 2nd December at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh. There is no alternative date for these interviews and virtual interviews are not available.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are NHS Lothian Careers