midwife

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-performing healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a midwife to join their leadership team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will lead high-quality care in the maternity inpatient area and support nursing staff. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, evidence-based practices, and effective workforce management. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a positive patient experience in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in nursing and midwifery care.
• Compassionate care management for maternity patients.
• Evidence-based nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality nursing and midwifery care.
• Support ward managers in their responsibilities.
• Contribute to nursing/midwifery objectives.

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a midwife to join our well established leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term secondment. The successful candidate will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high‑quality care and the patient experience in the maternity inpatient area through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing and midwifery staff at all levels within their area of responsibility.

The post holder will need to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based, compassionate nursing and midwifery care, and that the workforce is managed effectively and efficiently. The post holder will also ensure that ward managers have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Trust’s nursing, midwifery and corporate objectives, developing the service and nursing/midwifery roles to meet the evolving needs of patients and families. The individual will undertake the key functions of the Matron role, ensuring the patient experience in maternity inpatients is of the highest possible standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care, which is delivered in a safe and clean environment.

The post holder will work with the Divisional Nurse / Head of Midwifery and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy to achieve the Trust’s objectives and to ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained. The candidate will also provide professional leadership and line management to senior Nursing/Midwifery staff including ward and departmental Sisters & Charge Nurses / Midwives, Clinical Nurse / Midwifery Specialists and Advanced Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based, compassionate nursing and midwifery care and effective workforce management.
• Provide support to ward managers so they can focus on their core responsibilities.
• Contribute to the implementation of Trust objectives and the development of nursing/midwifery roles.
• Lead the Matron role to deliver the highest patient experience in maternity inpatients, with dignity, compassion, and a safe, clean environment.
• Develop and implement divisional strategy in partnership with the Divisional Nurse / Head of Midwifery and Senior Management Team.
• Line‑manage senior nursing/midwifery staff, ensuring annual appraisals and current personal development plans.
• Develop and lead recruitment and retention strategy for nursing, midwifery and support workers in collaboration with Divisional Human Resources, the Head of Midwifery and ward/departmental leads.

Required Qualifications & Conditions

Application and employment conditions are subject to successful completion of a six‑month probationary period. Candidates who have not heard from the Trust within three weeks after the closing date are likely to have an unsuccessful application. The Trust reserves the right to confirm previous NHS service details via the Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process upon appointment, and will scan identity documentation compatible with UV, infrared and machine‑readable zone security features.

About Our Trust

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 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, children's services, and 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, aiming for net‑zero carbon emissions by 2045, encouraging staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Recruitment Process

Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, you are likely not successful. In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the IAT process, should you be appointed to the post. During the recruitment process your identity documentation (e.g., passport, driving licence, visa) will be scanned using a device that recognises UV, infrared and machine‑readable zone security features.