Fetal Wellbeing Specialist Midwife

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Fetal Wellbeing Specialist to enhance the knowledge and competence of midwives and obstetricians. The successful candidate will provide training on fetal monitoring and take a lead role in clinical decision-making support. This position involves developing educational programs and facilitating competency assessments across maternity teams. A mentorship qualification and experience as a Registered Midwife are essential, as well as effective communication and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife, current to practice.
• Mentorship qualification required.
• 3+ years post preceptorship experience necessary.
• Fetal Monitoring Training evidence essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and support to staff in fetal wellbeing.
• Integrate theory and practice with educational institutions.
• Develop problem-solving strategies under maternity matrons' direction.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proven teaching and assessing skills using innovative delivery methods

Ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Education

Currently a Registered Midwife

Mentorship qualification

Minimum of 3 years post preceptorship experience

Evidence of recent Fetal Monitoring Training

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for personal and professional development of all staff and learners within the Maternity team in relation to fetal wellbeing, specifically cardiotocographs (CTGs) and Intelligent Intermittent Auscultation.

Lead and facilitate a programme aimed at equipping both midwives and obstetricians to increase their knowledge and competence in identifying fetal well‑being, potential fetal compromise and actual fetal compromise in all clinical settings and to improve timely clinical decision making.

Play a pivotal role in education provision within the department. The Fetal Wellbeing Specialist will be a proficient, approachable role model in addition to an expert clinician, with a proven track record of clinical achievement.

Main duties of the job

• To continue embedding and developing the current competency assessment for fetal monitoring, to assess and improve the knowledge and skills of all staff providing intrapartum and antenatal care across all maternity settings
• To ensure that all midwives and obstetricians providing antenatal and intrapartum care undertake the competency assessment in assessing fetal wellbeing
• Identify learning needs of staff in relation to Fetal Wellbeing. Responsible for addressing identified learning needs through the development of an action plan.
• Work clinically with staff in order to facilitate the acquisition and enhancement of clinical skills and assist in the achievement of appropriate levels of competence.

About Us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce representative of this population and value differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

Details

• Date posted: 27 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 220-WHT-3666
• Job locations: Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, Archway, London, N19 5NF

Job Description

• Providing direct clinical expertise, advice and support to staff within the clinical area in relation to fetal wellbeing.
• In collaboration with other Practice Development Midwives, integrate theory and practice and sustain effective partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
• Act as a resource for others requiring clinical knowledge and experience, offering advice and support to staff and others in the multi‑professional team in clinical decision‑making.
• Develop management and leadership skills and produce a strategy for problem solving under the direction of the Maternity Matrons and the Lead Practice Development Midwife.
• Project lead the safe implementation of a Centralised CTG system in collaboration with the Intrapartum Lead Consultant Obstetrician, the Fetal Wellbeing Consultant Obstetrician, Maternity Matrons, and Lead Practice Development Midwife, including staff training, guideline development and implementation.

Person Specification

Education/qualification

Essential

• Currently a Registered Midwife, currently registered to practice
• Mentorship qualification
• Minimum of 3 years post preceptorship experience
• Evidence of recent Fetal Monitoring Training

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Master's degree in Midwifery or suitable subject or working towards

Skills & Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills using innovative delivery methods
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• IT literate including Word & Excel
• Experience in data collection and analysis

Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of current midwifery practice
• Able to think creatively, analyse and solve problems

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in teaching members of professional team
• Confidence to work assertively and proactively within multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, Archway, London, N19 5NF