Maternity Careers

Maternity jobs in Leeds

All our current vacancies are advertised on NHS Jobs – to apply, please use the link below.

Joining our maternity service

We are a friendly team who deliver more than 8,000 babies every year, providing maternity care at St James’s Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary and in the community. We have 18 community teams working across Leeds – from the hills of Wharfedale to inner city Chapeltown.

Our specialist midwifery teams include preterm, multiples, diabetes, teenage pregnancy, bereavement, health equity, Haamla and homebirth. Leeds is a Maternal Medicine Centre, bringing together a range of specialists to provide care for anyone who is pregnant and has a complex medical condition. We also have a regional Fetal Medicine Unit which serves a population of 50,000 people as one of only 15 specialist centres across the country. Our teams work in collaboration with neonatal specialists to provide dedicated care for babies that are born in Leeds and require surgical or cardiac intervention after birth.

Our midwifery team

• We offer a structured preceptorship programme tailored for newly qualified midwives
• We have a wide range of career paths: from community and hospital-based roles to specialist midwifery teams
• This includes access to cutting-edge facilities, training and research
• We have a warm, supportive team culture where your voice matters

Our Pastoral Support

In Leeds we have a wide range of support including access to a dedicated staff psychologist and our Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) team – which is made up of a fantastic group of midwives who are passionate about staff support and keeping us happy and healthy at work.

Living and working in Leeds

Leeds is vibrant, friendly, and full of energy – and an exciting city to work in!

• Excellent transport links (travel to London in 2 hours!)
• Parks, green spaces and Yorkshire countryside on your doorstep
• Arts, music, food and nightlife in the heart of the city

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System

The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System (WY&H LMNS) has launched a series of films to promote careers in maternity care. The films and new website provide all you need to know about midwifery careers and local opportunities.

The LMNS hopes this helps to inspire the next generation of midwives, whether
someone is thinking of starting their first career, or looking for a career change.

With a positive and supportive team culture, career progression opportunities and there are many ways a career in midwifery can help someone develop professionally and personally – it’s a great career choice.

Find out more about how to start your career in midwifery, and view the films on the new midwifery careers website.

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System is a partnership of maternity and neonatal service providers, commissioners, local authorities, and Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships (MNVP) working together to transform maternity services in West Yorkshire and Harrogate. The WY&H LMNS is made up of six local trusts including Leeds.