Consultant midwife

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Consultant Midwife to enhance patient experience and lead maternity transformation. The role involves 50% clinical work and a partnership with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess extensive clinical midwifery experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £72,921 to £83,362 annually, reflecting the importance of leadership in the maternity care sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience as a Senior Midwife.
• Experience in teaching and patient experience.
• Current clinical midwifery practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on actions to improve patient experience.
• Work alongside research teams and participate in improvement programs.
• Provide operational guidance for birth planning.

Skills

Commitment to midwifery

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Personal recognition in midwifery

Education

Registered Midwife

Management or leadership course

Evidence of substantial clinical experience

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant midwife

The closing date is 02 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a senior midwife with extensive clinical experience to consider applying for a consultant midwife role leading on choice and personalisation, patient experience as part of maternity transformation. The post line is managed by the director of midwifery and working closely with the site Head of Midwifery for Women's care group, Consultants and senior staff to develop a Maternity service that is responsive to the diversity and varied needs of families in our care. As a senior midwife the post holder will support staff in operational aspects of birth planning, providing guidance and support. The key element of the role is to work alongside the research team, participate in PSIRF and learning program across the service as well as learning from complaints investigation process. The post holder has an active role in Southeast London Local and maternity/neonatal system representing KCH, leading on identified work streams and antenatal education. The post holder is expected to work clinically 50% of the time covering both Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital Orpington. The requirement of the role is to lead on any action plan to improve all aspects of patient experience that emerge from the CQC maternity survey, complaints and local feedback. On appointment a job plan will be agreed to fulfil four principal role functions.

For an informal discussion contact Director of Midwifery Mitra Bakhtiari [e-mail] before applying.

Main duties of the job

• 50% clinical
• Covering cross site
• Participate in manager on call out of hours
• Attend relevant meetings within the care group and LMNS as agreed on appointment

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Experience as a clinical midwife in all areas of practice working as a Senior midwife, Registered Midwife working towards or have a Masters Degree, experience in teaching/patient experience and working with LMNS

Person Specification

Skills

• Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in midwifery
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills including presentations and publications
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Personal recognition within the midwifery profession with an existing network of professional contacts

Education, Training, Experience

• Registered Midwife
• Management or leadership course
• A track record of research
• Evidence of substantial clinical experience and ability to function at level required of the post
• Current experience of clinical midwifery practice
• Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrable experience of managing change within a clinical environment
• Evidence of teaching
• A track record of research
• Willingness to work towards a PhD
• Evidence of ongoing and sustained CPD

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£72,921 to £83,362 a year, inc HCA