Job summary
Are you an experienced midwife who strives to deliver a gold standard of care? If so then working within our private midwifery service may be for you!
Join our exceptional, diverse team of maternity staff at Imperial. Based at St Mary's Hospital, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, and beyond, we're not just any team; we offer world-class maternity services! We care for everyone, from high-risk to lower-risk pregnancies, ensuring variety for staff and service users.
Fuelled by innovation, we embrace the latest resources and developments, always striving for forward-thinking improvements. This role isn't just a job; it's a thrilling journey to reshape maternity care together!
Main duties of the job
Provide holistic services offering all aspects of perinatal care, providing variety in your working week.
Work as part of a small team of MDT colleagues including 15 Consultant Obstetricians, enabling deeper professional relationships to be formed.
Be supported by NHS colleagues for high-risk or emergency scenarios.
Have the opportunity to provide outpatient services and bespoke parent education sessions; including specialist baby massage, baby first aid and hypnobirthing.
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 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.
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.
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
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
- Willing to work in all areas of maternity
- Knowledge of obstetric Emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Worked as shift leader
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
Person Specification
Education
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
- Willing to work in all areas of maternity
- Knowledge of obstetric Emergency skills and drills and the ability to perform in an emergency situation
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
