Job summary
The post holder will assist with care of women under the direction and supervision of Midwifery trained staff in the hospital and community.
The post holder is key in ensuring good communication with women and their families, liaison with key stakeholders and departments to ensure safe and timely discharge from hospital, working in par with the midwife or ward managers
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.We are a friendly, inspired and innovative team who are keen to make a difference to the care provided to our patients, whilst simultaneously supporting our teams development. Our maternity unit at NUH comprises of a 17 bedded labour ward, a 52 bedded maternity ward, stand-alone Maternity Day Assessment Unit and Triage, alongside and stand-alone Midwife-Led Birth Centers, Antenatal Clinic and Booking Center. We are proud of our maternity service and are on an exciting maternity improvement journey. We have a large Community workforce consisting of 6 midwifery teams providing care to families in Newham. As part of the National Maternity Review, we have two Midwifery teams providing continuity of care to their caseload of women.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist with care of women under the direction and supervision of Midwifery trained staff in the hospital and community.
The post holder is key in ensuring good communication with women and their families, liaison with key stakeholders and departments to ensure safe and timely discharge from hospital, working in par with the midwife or ward managers
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.We are a friendly, inspired and innovative team who are keen to make a difference to the care provided to our patients, whilst simultaneously supporting our teams development. Our maternity unit at NUH comprises of a 17 bedded labour ward, a 52 bedded maternity ward, stand-alone Maternity Day Assessment Unit and Triage, alongside and stand-alone Midwife-Led Birth Centers, Antenatal Clinic and Booking Center. We are proud of our maternity service and are on an exciting maternity improvement journey. We have a large Community workforce consisting of 6 midwifery teams providing care to families in Newham. As part of the National Maternity Review, we have two Midwifery teams providing continuity of care to their caseload of women.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7841125NUH
Job locations
Larch Ward Newham University Hospital
Glen road
London
E13 8SL
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Larch Ward Newham University Hospital
Glen road
London
E13 8SL
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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