Band 7 - Rotational Midwife - Team Leader

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 7 Rotational Midwife - Team Leader to join their dynamic maternity team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional care to women and families throughout pregnancy and postnatal care, while leading a community team. This permanent role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary, with a commitment to professional development and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience at Band 6 in all aspects of midwifery care.
• Ward management and conflict management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a community midwifery team supporting women and families.
• Manage on-call duties and provide high-quality maternity care.
• Educate junior staff and ensure compliance with midwifery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamworking Skills

Presentation Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Registered Midwife (R.M.)

Job description

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Band 7 - Rotational Midwife - Team Leader

Band 7

Main area: Maternity. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 391-RFL-6934040-B

Site: Royal Free Hospital. Town: London. Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients annually. It includes Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, and more than 30 community services. This large organization offers opportunities to continue pioneering work and improve patient care.

Our mission is to deliver world-class care, teaching, and research, measuring progress against objectives such as excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for money, safety, and organizational strength.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We value diversity and promote equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities, fostering good relations and understanding among staff.

We seek an experienced midwife to lead one of our community teams.

Previous candidates who were not successful need not reapply within 6 months.

The role requires an enthusiastic, committed midwife to join our dynamic maternity team, supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.

The successful candidate will be a motivated practitioner with strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrating excellent leadership, compassion, and commitment to quality care aligned with Royal Free London NHS Trust values.

Main duties of the job

See attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must hold a full driving license and be willing to undertake on-call duties both day and night.

Working for our organization

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals, delivering over 8,000 babies, and conducting over 17 million tests annually. We offer extensive career opportunities and flexible working options, supported by comprehensive training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description for detailed information about the role and working at the Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Midwife (R.M.)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Willingness to undertake NIPE

Experience

• Experience at Band 6 in all aspects of midwifery care
• Ward management experience
• Conflict management experience
• Data collection and analysis experience
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
• Child protection awareness and training
• IT literacy
• Commitment to educating junior staff
• Teamworking skills
• Knowledge of current midwifery issues
• Sensitivity to diverse needs of women
• Change management understanding
• Presentation skills
• High standards of documentation

Qualities & Attributes

• Flexibility
• Women-centered care commitment
• Desire to further knowledge and responsibilities

Other

• Self-motivated, able to motivate and lead a team
• Ability to practice within an integrated maternity service
• Commitment to advancing maternity services
• Experience in initiating and implementing change
• Knowledge of risk management
• Understanding of complaints management
• Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules and Practice standards
• Ability to assess care needs and develop care programs
• Initiative
• Car driver with access to a vehicle
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Trust Values

• Ability to meet the Trust’s values

Getting vaccinated and boosted remains the best defense against COVID-19. We encourage staff to get vaccinated and boosted when eligible.