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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 7
Contract
12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
23 hours per week
Job ref
259-7918464RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/04/2026 23:59

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Fetal Wellbeing Midwife

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and motivated midwife to join the Royal London Hospital as a Fetal Wellbeing Midwife (Band 7) on a part‑time, fixed‑term basis.

This specialist role provides expert clinical leadership in fetal wellbeing and fetal monitoring, supporting safe, evidence‑based and equitable care for women and birthing people. The postholder will work closely with midwifery, obstetric, neonatal, governance and education teams to strengthen CTG interpretation, promote timely escalation, and enhance learning from incidents in line with national guidance.

We are committed to compassionate, inclusive and values‑based care. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and we actively support flexible working, reasonable adjustments and professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will provide expert leadership and support in all aspects of fetal monitoring, with a strong focus on clinical practice, staff competence, quality assurance, and governance. The role includes offering expert clinical input for CTG interpretation and fetal wellbeing assessment across intrapartum areas, acting as a senior point of escalation for complex or concerning CTG patterns, and ensuring timely multidisciplinary review and decision‑making. The post‑holder will support the ongoing implementation of Trust fetal monitoring standards, including the Royal London hourly CTG assessment process and “fresh eyes” reviews. A key aspect of the role involves promoting physiological interpretation of CTGs alongside NICE categorisation, taking into account the clinical context and stage of labour.

The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will lead and contribute to mandatory fetal monitoring training and annual competency assessments for both midwifery and medical staff. They will identify colleagues requiring additional support, coordinating targeted remediation, supervision, and follow‑up where needed. The role also includes contributing to audit, quality improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and learning responses where fetal monitoring has been a factor, as well as supporting wider assurance reporting through governance structures. 

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered/Midwife
  • Mentorship Module or Equivalent
  • First Degree or evidence of working towards
  • PROMPT Course or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Master’s degree
  • Management/Leadership Qualification
  • PGCSCHE
  • Current UK Driving Licence
  • Neonatal Advanced Life Support
  • Teaching in Clinical Practice or Equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as a labour ward / triage band 7 or 3yrs experience as a band 6 in a high-risk labour ward
  • Some experience of working in low-risk unit with Intermittent auscultation and management of Fetal heart
  • Experience in implementing and evaluating change in clinical practice.
  • Ability to undertake and apply audit and evidence to practice.
  • Experience of clinical teaching for staff and/or students in practice

Knowledge/Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of CTG interpretation and management
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • A comprehensive understanding of own development and training needs
  • A clear understanding and application of the principals of professional accountability and confidentiality
  • Ability to demonstrate expertise towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
  • Ability to provide care to women. before, during and following birth. Proven Competency in: Obstetric emergencies, suturing, cannulation, medicines management & Water Birth
  • Ability to assess competency of clinical skills in others e.g. obstetric emergencies, suturing, cannulation & water birth
  • Ability to recognise and analyse. complex situations and or deviation from normal and act upon it.
  • Ability to deal with issues of Risk. management within the clinical context.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own work.
  • Experience of leadership and teaching and mentoring learners.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrates diplomacy and tact.
  • Flexible and positive style and approach to work
  • Knowledge of equal opportunity Issues.
  • Demonstrates good presentation Skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Proven competency in operating theatre
  • Practiced and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
  • Experience of change management & negotiation.
  • Awareness of the educational budget and resources

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hussainatu Sesay
Job title
Deputy Head of Midwifery
Email address
[email protected]
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