Job Summary
Fixed term Band 6 rotational midwife within Fetal Medicine Unit until 31.03.2026
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the fetal medicine team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic midwife with excellent standard of care. You will contribute to a safe, efficient and quality driven fetal medicine service at both Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea and St Mary's Hospitals. This position will require rotation on both sites.
Previous experience in fetal medicine is desirable. You will also be expected to cover for the multiples team who offer continuity of carer to this complex group of patients.
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we pride ourselves on our reputation for providing an exceptional standard of care to women and their families. If you are a dynamic, forward-thinking midwife with excellent communication skills and have a passion for providing exceptional women centered midwifery care we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary Fetal Medicine team who cares for patients undergoing Fetal Medicine examinations, procedures and therapies
- To provide specialist information, support and counselling for patients considering prenatal diagnostic tests when a fetal abnormality is suspected or diagnosed
- To provide specialist information, support and counselling for patients with a fetal abnormality or abnormal results from prenatal diagnosis
- To work, support and participate in clinical procedure with others during termination of pregnancy for those parents wishing to interrupt the pregnancy
- To provide support for both parents who interrupt the pregnancy and those who continue with the pregnancy
- To be the named midwife for parents who are expecting twins or more to provide continuity of care including antenatal and intrapartum care.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
Date posted
03 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-1843
Job locations
Queen Charlottes Hospital
London
W12 0HS
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.
Responsibilities
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
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- 2 years as practising midwife
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Counselling Qualification
Experience Essential
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Provide evidence of undertaking audits and guideline development
- Experience of working in all clinical settings
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals
Skills Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department and directorate both written and verbal
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of medical conditions affecting pregnancy e.g common fetal abnormalities, screening diagnostic tests, invasive procedures/treatments, chromosomes and genetics
- Has participated in research and audit
- Can demonstrate evidence of involvement in service improvement
- Has been involved in dealing with complaints and PALs process
Person Specification Education Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- 2 years as practising midwife
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Counselling Qualification
Experience Essential
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Provide evidence of undertaking audits and guideline development
- Experience of working in all clinical settings
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals
Skills Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department and directorate both written and verbal
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of medical conditions affecting pregnancy e.g common fetal abnormalities, screening diagnostic tests, invasive procedures/treatments, chromosomes and genetics
- Has participated in research and audit
- Can demonstrate evidence of involvement in service improvement
- Has been involved in dealing with complaints and PALs process
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlottes Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
