Maternal Medicine Midwife

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

C Chelwest is seeking a Band 6 Maternal Medicine Midwife for a part-time role (15 hours per week) at West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based maternity care to women with complex needs within a continuity of care model.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, education of staff and families, and collaboration with obstetricians and other teams to monitor and support women throughout antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal pathways.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with a first degree in Midwifery.
• Evidence of post-qualification education activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, continuous maternity care across antenatal to postnatal stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver care.
• Lead and support junior midwives and students.

Skills

Continuity of care

Leadership

Education

Clinical judgement

Education

First degree in Midwifery

Registered Midwife

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: May involve ANC and labour ward shifts Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 289-SC-494

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Per annum pro rata, including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

As a Band 6 Maternal Medicine Midwife, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, personalized care to women with complex medical needs throughout their maternity journey. You will work as part of a continuity of care model, ensuring consistent, individualized support from antenatal through to postnatal stages, with a focus on women who have underlying medical conditions or complex obstetric needs.

You will collaborate closely with obstetricians, physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care, monitoring maternal and fetal health, and ensuring timely interventions when necessary. Your role will also include educating and supporting women and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. You will be expected to provide leadership and guidance to junior staff and students, maintaining high standards of practice in line with national guidelines and local policies.

This position requires excellent clinical judgment, advanced communication skills, and a compassionate, woman-centred approach, as well as the ability to manage your own caseload effectively within the continuity model.

Main duties of the job

• Provide holistic care for women with medical complexities, offering continuity throughout the maternity pathway.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, ensuring the timely escalation of concerns.
• Offer emotional and educational support to women and their families.
• Support and mentor junior midwives and students.
• Adhere to national guidelines, local policies, and professional standards in maternity care.

This role is ideal for a dedicated and compassionate midwife looking to specialize in obstetric medicine within a continuity of care framework.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See job description attached

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods from within the hospitalsite.
• Act as an advocate for women and birthing people, whilst safeguarding her/their wider family and social group whereappropriate.
• Have an in depth understanding of barriers which may impact or inhibit women and birthing people from accessing timely and regular antenatal care. Act as a care navigator to ensure timely access to the appropriate pathway isachieved.
• Have sound knowledge of both uncomplicated and complex pathways, physiological birth initiatives, safeguarding issues and theirmanagement.
• Advocate for women and support them in their choices surrounding pregnancy and birth, whilst empowering them.
• Provide evidence-based education to women and facilitate Parent Education initiatives.
• Provide and perform accurate assessments and procedures during antenatal appointments, labour care (including supporting water birth, perineal suturing, cannulation and intravenous administration of drugs) and in the postnatalperiod.
• Support women’s choices regarding feeding their infant, whilst encouraging and promoting UNICEF Baby FriendlyInitiatives.
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for women, birthing people, their families and staff, according to national and local infection control guidelines, Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
• Maintain a good understanding and process for implementation of Maternity escalation policy and procedures as required.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Midwife
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
• Evidence of post qualification education activity
• Practice supervisor / assessor
• Midwifery High Dependency Care or equivalent course

Experience

• Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• Relevant clinical experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Angela Horler Job title Matron for Antenatal Clinical Community Continuity Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0208 321 5830

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.