Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 Midwife to join our small, friendly and supportive team on the Westminster Private Suite, based on the 12th floor of St Thomas Hospital.
The Westminster Private Maternity Suite contains 6 in-patient beds with additional out-patient clinic space. Midwives working on the Westminster team provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for their women, birthing people and families, allowing the midwife to practice all round holistic family centred care. The successful candidate will work closely with Obstetricians, the wider Westminster team, the Maternity Practice Leader for Westminster and the Lead Midwife.
Shifts include day, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. The Midwife will work primarily as part of the Private Westminster team, however the Midwife will also work within the NHS areas of the service too, predominately our Hospital Birth Centre, therefore a good all round Midwifery knowledge is essential.
Advert closing: 28th January 2025
Interview date: 6th February 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be passionate about providing a high standard of care to the women and families using our private maternity services. This post requires a flexible approach to working and the ability to assess, plan and implement care in a timely manner. You will be working within a small multidisciplinary team, to provide women with high quality care 24 hours a day. Due to the ongoing success of our private maternity services, we are now looking to expand our team of Midwives.
This post requires midwives to undertake all aspects of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women booked under our private obstetric-led service. Antenatal and postnatal care is provided to women within our dedicated private maternity suite whilst intrapartum care takes place under the joint care of Westminster midwives and the lead obstetrician on the main Hospital Birth Centre (Delivery suite) within St Thomas' Hospital. The Westminster Suite consists of 6 private rooms and clinical rooms to undertake booking and outpatient appointments, providing continuity of care for families using the Westminster service.
We are seeking motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 midwives who are looking to develop their career and gain experience within the private maternity sector. Midwives who are keen to work closely with a multidisciplinary team in a small and friendly unit are encouraged to apply.
About Us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital have opportunities for training and education developments, cycle to work scheme, sports and social club, flexible working, family and childcare support, staff psychologists, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), travel season ticket loans, salary sacrifice schemes, long service awards and plenty more activities!
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a inc HCA (Pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
196-NM12466
Job locations
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful midwife will provide high quality and effective care to women who have chosen to have private care during their pregnancy journey, ensuring that women are cared for compassionately and sensitively. We aim to provide a high standard of service and support to women, with a particular emphasis on midwifery postnatal care and infant feeding support.
The midwife will ensure that women are cared for appropriately in a timely manner and have individualised plans of care that are documented and agreed with the women and lead obstetrician.
The midwife must be flexible in his/her care of women and be aware that based on unit requirements, on occasion, his/her skills may be required in other ward areas within St Thomas' maternity unit.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details before applying for the post to assist with your application.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful midwife will provide high quality and effective care to women who have chosen to have private care during their pregnancy journey, ensuring that women are cared for compassionately and sensitively. We aim to provide a high standard of service and support to women, with a particular emphasis on midwifery postnatal care and infant feeding support.
The midwife will ensure that women are cared for appropriately in a timely manner and have individualised plans of care that are documented and agreed with the women and lead obstetrician.
The midwife must be flexible in his/her care of women and be aware that based on unit requirements, on occasion, his/her skills may be required in other ward areas within St Thomas' maternity unit.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details before applying for the post to assist with your application.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours Essential
- Values and behaviours that reflect the trust values
Skills/Knowledge Essential
- Must be able to practice in all areas in accordance with the midwives rules and code of conduct
- Has experience working in a multicultural environment
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
- Good written skills, well presented and fully completed application
- Completion of a Band 5 Level Preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Initiates reflective practice
- Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives
Experience Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
Desirable
- Experience of midwifery research and audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Midwife (degree or diploma)
- Evidence of professional accountability and responsibility via a professional portfolio
Desirable
- Post registration teaching qualification (e.g. 998 or mentorship course).
Person Specification Values and behaviours Essential
- Values and behaviours that reflect the trust values
Skills/Knowledge Essential
- Must be able to practice in all areas in accordance with the midwives rules and code of conduct
- Has experience working in a multicultural environment
- Can practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
- Good written skills, well presented and fully completed application
- Completion of a Band 5 Level Preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Initiates reflective practice
- Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives
Experience Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
Desirable
- Experience of midwifery research and audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Midwife (degree or diploma)
- Evidence of professional accountability and responsibility via a professional portfolio
Desirable
- Post registration teaching qualification (e.g. 998 or mentorship course).
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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
