Rotational Midwife

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits dedicated Registered Midwives at a leading healthcare provider in the UK. Join a dynamic Maternity Services team, providing compassionate care throughout all stages of pregnancy. This rotational role offers diverse experiences across various maternity settings, ensuring continuity of care for birthing individuals. With a commitment to professional development, the Trust fosters a supportive environment for midwives to thrive. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and eager to make a difference in the lives of families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Comprehensive Training

Mandatory Training Time

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy maternity unit.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of midwifery practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based midwifery care.
• Ensure compliance with local and national guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Midwifery Practice

Teamwork

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

Permanent Midwife Position

37.5 hours per week (Part time available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Midwives who have completed their Preceptorship Programme to join the Maternity Services at Hillingdon Hospital.

We are seeking dedicated and motivated midwives with high standards of clinical and communication skills. The successful candidate must have experience working in a busy, high-pressure Maternity Unit and be knowledgeable in all aspects of midwifery practice. The role involves providing supportive care to women throughout all stages of pregnancy.

Job Details

This is a rotational midwifery post, with the first rotation in Triage/DAU. Rotation will include community settings, requiring you to be a car owner/driver. You will participate in the continuity of carer model as part of the Maternity Transformation project, involving different team working models to ensure continuity of care.

Our Offer

We are committed to professional development through appraisal, personal development plans, and postgraduate study. Our Practice Development Team provides comprehensive training and clinical support, with dedicated time for mandatory training annually.

Contact

For further information, please contact Jess Lloyd, Recruitment and Retention Midwife, at [e-mail].

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Practice as a midwife within the maternity services at Hillingdon Hospital.
2. Work across all areas of maternity services.
3. Be responsible and accountable for your own midwifery practice.
4. Plan and deliver evidence-based midwifery care in partnership with birthing people during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods, liaising with relevant agencies and escalating issues as needed.
5. Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, reporting deviations from normal to senior team members.
6. Operate within local and national guidelines, ensuring compliance with standards.
7. Administer medications permitted by legislation during midwifery practice.
8. Offer professional health and social advice, supporting and encouraging birthing people and their families in active parenting, liaising with multidisciplinary teams where appropriate.
9. Assist parents in caring for their babies’ hygiene, development, and well-being, promoting safety and security.
10. Continuously seek to improve maternity care, being responsive to patient needs and gathering user feedback.

About Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and maternity care. We are committed to safety, infection control, and working in partnership with local health and community services to provide high-quality, compassionate care. Our goal is to build the new Hillingdon Hospital and become an outstanding healthcare provider through strong partnerships and service transformation.

Additional Information

Over 3,500 staff members serve nearly half a million people. We aim to be a leading provider of healthcare, fostering health and academic partnerships and transforming services to deliver the best care.

For further details or informal visits, contact Jess Lloyd at [e-mail].