Birth Centre Midwife

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 6 midwife to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to women during childbirth. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences and take on various responsibilities, including facilitating water and active births. The ideal candidate should have a first degree in midwifery and a strong commitment to quality care. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant current clinical experience.
• Experience in change management.
• Previous mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care.
• Enhance the woman's experience of care.
• Advocate for women and safeguard family.

Skills

Evidence of applying current research to practice

IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

First degree in midwifery

Registered Midwife

Job description

Overview

At Queen Charlotte's Birth Centre we are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 midwife who can demonstrate excellent decision making and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate safe care and provide an enhanced patient experience. This is an opportunity to develop skills in supporting physiological birth within a bio-psycho-social model of care and minimise unnecessary interventions. You will be supported by the core Birth Centre team including Band 7s and Matron and contribute to the provision of midwife-led care at Imperial. Working at the Birth Centre will enable you to:

• Gain confidence in facilitating water births.
• Gain confidence in facilitating active births.
• Gain confidence in working autonomously and knowing when to refer to the MDT.
• Gain confidence in counselling women with personalised care plans.

For an informal discussion about joining the Birth Centre team please contact Claire Cousins (Matron) on [e-mail] or mobile number 07879 800392.

Main duties

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Enhance the woman's experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.
• Liaise appropriately with services to ensure safe and effective care is provided to women at the right place, and at the right time. Act as an advocate for women, whilst safeguarding her and her wider family and social group where appropriate.
• Be flexible and support the maternity service by working in other areas when needed.
• Be flexible and open to new ways of working as we review and re-evaluate our service.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.

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 and opportunities

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include 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.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-WCCS-2167

Job locations: Trustwide, London, W2 1NY

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree in midwifery
• Relevant current clinical experience
• Experience of staff management
• Experience in change management
• Previous mentorship experience

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration education activity
• Mentorship qualification NIPE
• Experience in supervision of staff

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• A working knowledge of standard setting and quality management
• Experience in conducting audits
• IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Disclosure and sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Trustwide, London, W2 1NY. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust