Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-2447
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Charlottes And Chelsea Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 pa inclusive (pro rata inclusive for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Midwife
Band 6
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
If you are a compassionate and skilled midwife looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal care, we want to hear from you. Join our dedicated team where you will thrive in a role supported by enthusiastic managers.
In this unique position, you won't be just another staff member — you'll be a vital part of a caring and professional team, ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and their new-borns.
This role is perfect for midwives eager to expand their skills and knowledge across areas including Triage/MDAU (Maternity Day Assessment Unit), Antenatal Clinic, Labour Ward and In-Patient Wards. We offer substantial development opportunities, preparing you to handle complex situations with confidence and expertise.
So, if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London’s leading Trusts, please get in contact or apply within!
Main duties of the job
- Implement Trust and local policies and contribute to any proposed changes to Midwifery working practices or procedures.
- Support the Trust Clinical Governance policy and participate in clinical benchmarking, audit and research to support excellence in midwifery care.
- Apply reflective practice and self-audit to evaluate and improve own clinical practice.
- Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
- Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team with a good understanding of the various roles to ensure appropriate referrals are made.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife (NMC)
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
- Examination of the Newborn (NIPE)
Desirable criteria
- Assessor/mentorship course or full SSSA equivalent
- FRSH competency implant insertion
- Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed preceptorship
- Mentorship experience as Practice supervisor/ Assessor
- Experience with Neonatal IV administration and transitional care
- 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
Desirable criteria
- Experience with BSOT system
- Experience in conducting audits
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- IT skills including MS office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Understanding and knowledge in delivering transitional care
Desirable criteria
- Experienced as take charge or shift lead
- Management of complaints/ Compliments
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of line management of non registrant staff i.e. MSWs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yvette John-Baptiste
- Job title
- Matron for Inpatient Wards
- Email address
- [email protected]
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