Band 7 Recruitment & Retention Lead Midwife

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Recruitment and Retention Midwife within the Midwifery Education Team. This role involves leading recruitment and retention strategies within the Maternity Department, ensuring coordination with various stakeholders. The position requires 50% clinical work, expecting 1–2 weekends a month. Applicants should demonstrate their qualifications and experience through the application form. The Trust values diversity and is proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead on and coordinate recruitment and retention activities for the Maternity Department.
• Liaise with maternity matrons, HR Department, and Trust recruitment team.
• Ensure recruitment process compliance with Trust policy.
• Develop and review maternity department recruitment and retention strategies.
• Support within a 24/7 work system, including weekend shifts.

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust – Midwifery Education Team. This role is for a Recruitment and Retention Midwife, 50% clinical, responsible for innovative and supportive methods to focus on retention within the midwifery team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on and coordinate recruitment and retention activities and associated administration for the Maternity Department.
• Liaise closely with maternity matrons, the Lead Education Midwife, HR Department and Trust recruitment team.
• Coordinate local recruitment activities to ensure the recruitment process is undertaken in accordance with Trust policy.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation and review of the maternity department recruitment and retention strategies and objectives.
• Provide support within a 24/7 work system as required (expectation to work 1–2 weekends a month, clinically).

Application Information

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing an application. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification by completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Applications should be made online. For questions regarding the application process (including assistance for applicants with a disability), contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and employ staff from diverse backgrounds, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.