Midwife Practitioner - High Risk Specialist Team (Tower)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife at a leading NHS trust in London. The role involves providing individualized care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting women facing challenging pregnancies. This permanent position offers full-time hours without on-call duties, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license for postnatal visits.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide woman-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead antenatal education and liaise with specialists.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills. You will provide woman-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Tower team midwives specialize in caring for women with severe mental health conditions, drug and alcohol dependency, sickle cell disease, and fetal anomalies diagnosed during pregnancy.

The team offers a caseload model of care, recognizing medical and social complexities while ensuring an individualized, holistic experience of pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.

You will gain experience in these areas and in team midwifery, collaborating with various disciplines in decision-making. This is a permanent position with shifts including days and nights; no on-call duties are required.

You must have a full driving license, as postnatal visits are conducted in the GSTT area, with a pool car provided.

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Interview date: 9th June 2025

Main duties of the job

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated midwife who demonstrates kindness and compassion, especially when supporting women facing challenging pregnancies and outcomes.

The team comprises 7 midwives, who also work shifts on the labour ward to provide intrapartum care. We collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams and offer support networks such as psychological support and reflective sessions.

You will have opportunities to lead antenatal education and liaise with specialists in obstetric medicine, neonatology, fetal cardiology, mental health, and safeguarding services.

You will provide competent, individualized intrapartum care on the labour ward, utilizing physiological CTG and supporting the multidisciplinary team.

We look forward to your application and to working with you.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust includes five renowned hospitals and community services in Lambeth and Southwark, with a history of high-quality care, research, and innovation.

As a leading NHS trust and part of King's Health Partners, we offer specialized services across various fields and are involved in cutting-edge research and education.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per year, including HCA (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-NM12894

Job location: St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with NMC rules and code of conduct for midwives.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge per NMC recommendations.
• Follow Trust policies and protocols, ensuring care within these guidelines.
• Uphold standards of care and assist in implementing national recommendations.
• Collaborate with MPL to monitor care standards.
• Maintain effective communication with professional groups and staff.
• Utilize all midwifery skills to provide care to women and families.
• Ensure practice aligns with current research and individual needs.
• Responsible for safe custody and administration of drugs.
• Assist MPL with clinical coordination and act up when needed.
• Support orientation for new staff members.
• Supervise non-midwife staff and students.
• Maintain stores and equipment efficiently.
• Report incidents and assist in investigations.
• Ensure safe working conditions per Health and Safety regulations.
• Follow risk management strategies, report incidents, and develop risk reduction plans.

The post holder must adhere to Trust policies and procedures.