Job summary
Following registration, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust offers all newly qualified midwife (NQ) practitioners the opportunity of further developing their confidence and enhancing their clinical skills in a supportive environment. This is facilitated within the formal Preceptorship Rotational Programme. We align to the Capital Midwife Framework and continuously review the programme.
Please note: This post is only open to candidates who undertook their student midwife clinical placement at UCLH.
Assessment Centre: Wednesday 10th December 2025 - no alternative dates available
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a 12 month rotational training programme covering all clinical areas of the Maternity Service. This includes working in an inpatient setting e.g. during an antenatal or postnatal admission of a woman to the unit; outpatient setting e.g. supporting women with antenatal care and education and intrapartum care for women e.g. assisting women in labour, during their birth and in the immediate period following birth.
This rotational programme provides an opportunity to develop your confidence and enhance your clinical skills. We strive to achieve a supportive culture at UCLH, reflecting our Trust Values.
The overall aim of the rotational programme is to provide you with the opportunity to consolidate the learning from your training and ensure that as a newly qualified midwife you are able to practice in a safe and effective manner, understanding both your responsibility as a midwife and your sphere of practice as outlined in the NMC Code.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to use own initiative
- Commitment to extend clinical skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with basic IT applications
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to use own initiative
- Commitment to extend clinical skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
- Committed to professional and personal development and always maintaining updated mandatory training.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
