Recruitment and Retention Midwife

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Romford is seeking a Recruitment and Retention Midwife to lead clinical recruitment and retention activities within the Maternity Department. The role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities, directly supporting a 24/7 work system. This position offers flexible working discussions and values diversity in applications. Ideal candidates should be committed to innovative retention strategies and collaborative work with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Consider innovative methods for retention within the midwifery team.
• Liaise with maternity matrons and HR for recruitment.
• Coordinate local recruitment activities per Trust policy.
• Contribute to maternity recruitment and retention strategies.
• Support within a 24/7 work system as required.

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Midwifery Education Team at BHRUT. We are looking to recruit a midwife for the role of Recruitment and Retention Midwife. The role is 50% clinical and aims to lead and coordinate recruitment and retention activities and the associated administration for the Maternity Department.

Responsibilities

• Consider innovative and supportive methods for focusing upon retention within the midwifery team.
• Liaise closely with the maternity matrons, the Lead Education Midwife, the HR Department and Trust recruitment team.
• Coordinate local recruitment activities and ensure the recruitment process is undertaken in accordance with Trust policy.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of maternity department recruitment and retention strategies and objectives.
• Provide support within a 24/7 work system as required (expectation of 1–2 weekends a month, clinically).

Working conditions

The post holder will be required to support within a 24/7 work system as needed and the role will be based predominantly in the clinical environment.

About BHRUT

BHRUT operates from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. Our maternity services have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. We are a London Living Wage employer and employ over 8,400 staff from a diverse range of cultures.

Benefits and flexible working

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances such as the High Cost Area allowance for staff on Agenda for Change contracts. We welcome discussions about part‑time hours and flexible working if our service can accommodate your requirements.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and from people with disabilities. We will short‑list applicants who meet the essential criteria and will shortlist bachelor, day‑share and other flexible arrangements. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.