Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Maternal Medicine Midwife

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Job summary

Caring for pregnant women who have underlying medical complexities is an area of Midwifery practice that requires specialist knowledge and skills. We are, therefore, looking for an experienced, competent and enthusiastic Midwife to join our well-established Maternal Medicine and Preterm Birth team. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care within the hospital setting; in conjunction with the other Midwives and Doctors in the team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To provide direct, woman-centred care during the antenatal and postnatal period; and have detailed clinical knowledge of this specialist area of Midwifery practice.

To work within our joint Maternal Medicine/Preterm Birth full-day clinic every Thursday; ensuring consistency and continuity of care for women with medically complex pregnancies and/or at increased risk of Preterm birth.

To conduct antenatal booking appointments for women who have been referred to the Maternal Medicine/Preterm Birth service; ensuring that the correct follow-up is arranged and any concerns are discussed and/or escalated to an appropriate member of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Pro rata per annum, including HCLA (based on full time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2413

Job locations

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS

To help to further develop and run our newly formed hospital-based postnatal clinic on a Sunday, and to work within this service as required.

To be responsible for the collection, testing and documentation of any specimens; ensuring a safe and appropriate plan is made for any abnormal results.

To refer women, as required, to PNMH or the Maternity Safeguarding team as appropriate; whether that be at booking, at a later stage of pregnancy or in the early postnatal period.

To ensure that all episodes of care are documented in an appropriate and accountable way; disseminating all relevant changes in the womans condition to the multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS

To help to further develop and run our newly formed hospital-based postnatal clinic on a Sunday, and to work within this service as required.

To be responsible for the collection, testing and documentation of any specimens; ensuring a safe and appropriate plan is made for any abnormal results.

To refer women, as required, to PNMH or the Maternity Safeguarding team as appropriate; whether that be at booking, at a later stage of pregnancy or in the early postnatal period.

To ensure that all episodes of care are documented in an appropriate and accountable way; disseminating all relevant changes in the womans condition to the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of post qualification education activity
  • Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Midwifery High Dependency Care or equivalent course

Experience and Skills

Essential

  • Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding
  • Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of post qualification education activity
  • Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Midwifery High Dependency Care or equivalent course

Experience and Skills

Essential

  • Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding
  • Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Midwife for Maternal Medicine

Saskia Walsh

saskia.walsh@nhs.net

02083215007

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Pro rata per annum, including HCLA (based on full time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2413

Job locations

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


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