Job overview

Come and join us at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as we implement innovations to improve our community service. Our service is changing and evolving to meet the needs of our local population. 

We are now establishing caseload teams across our two sites within a defined geographical area based in a children’s centre. We currently have 3 caseload teams and are looking to expand to the 4th team across our catchment areas. As a result, we are looking for enthusiastic midwives to join us. We have one permanent role and one fixed term role available. 

We have team of band 7s who will support band 6’s to gain experience and feel supported in this role. You will be providing total care to a mixed caseload of both high and low risk pregnant population and will support them to give birth in all settings including at home. Our vision is to have a team of 16 band 7s to be able to provide this model of care 24/7 and cover on calls.

Our teams are based in areas of greatest need and deprivation, reflecting our commitment to delivering healthcare services that improve care and outcomes for everyone, regardless of background or race.

If you have a flexible approach to working within a team providing a 24-hour service, providing antenatal and postnatal care in the community and facilitating birth in all settings then we look forward to meeting you. If you would like to discuss this role please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods in a variety of settings such as the community, hospital and woman’s home.
•  Provide continuity of care and carer in combination with emotional and psychological support during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.  Supporting birth in all areas
• Work alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care, whilst breaking down barriers that may inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.
• You will manage your caseload of women and be based in a children’s centre and cover a set geographical area. Working within a team of midwives providing 24 hour provision of care. This will include weekend working and night on call commitment.
• Possess sound knowledge of safeguarding issues, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and mental health illness in order to advocate for women and their families.

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. .