Job summary
Are you an experienced midwife seeking a role with a plethora of opportunities within a leading London Trust? Whether you're contemplating your next career move or just fancy a change of scenery, we want to hear from you!
Our maternity service has just earned and managed to maintain a 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC! Now, we're ready to invite fresh talents like you to join our team.
Depending on your preference, we offer a range of hospital and community-based rotations or a static hospital role at St Marys Hospital
- Antenatal (Clinic, Day Assessment, and Helpline)
- Postnatal (Ward and Community)
- Intrapartum
- Specialist Teams (catering to vulnerable women and high risk pregnancies)
Prepare to be a part of our diverse, extraordinary team of maternity staff at Imperial. Where you will be working alongside our fantastic staff to deliver outstanding patient care to the women and birthing people that utilise our services.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff, offering outstanding training and support programs to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities, all guided by our exceptional team. On top of this, enjoy fantastic perks like flexible and part-time work options!
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have surrounding our experienced midwifery roles and offerings.
So, if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London's leading Trusts, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
When applying please specify your hospital preference and if you have a specific area of interest that you would like to work within. We will try to accommodate your requests; however this may not always be possible.
The 3 'must haves' to be considered for this role:
- Must have completed preceptorship year with NMC pin.
- Must have signed off or be working towards competence in the following skills: cannulation, suturing and Intravenous Administration
- Must have some experience of supervising student midwives, return to practise midwives or supernumerary midwives.
About us
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job 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
- Midwifery degree or equivalent
- Mentorship or full SSSA preparation
- Registered Midwife (on NMC register)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed 1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
- Completed preceptorship course if applicable
Desirable
- Scrubbing in theatre
- Worked within a continuity of carer pathway previously
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to be flexible
- Knowledge of obstetric Emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
- IV drugs administration and cannulation
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Worked as shift leader
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY