Senior Staff Midwife

HCA Healthcare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Staff Midwife at The Portland Hospital. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care to women, working alongside a dynamic team to ensure high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC registration and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in a UK hospital. HCA UK offers an inclusive culture, competitive salary, and a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health cover

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Midwife certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a UK hospital.
• Experience in delivery suite and labour ward is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care to women.
• Work alongside Obstetric Consultants to support maternity services.
• Accountable for delivering high-quality care in maternity settings.

Skills

NMC Registered Midwife

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Demonstratable experience within delivery suite/labour ward

Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support

Teaching and mentoring experience

Competent at cannulation

Job description

Role: Staff Midwife

Site: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, London.

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts: Longdays/nights/Weekends.

Salary: Band 6 competitive, dependent on skills & experience. Benefits include pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development.

As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers. Both consultant‑led and midwife‑led maternity care is available, and our aim is to provide you with all the support you need during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Women’s health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and counsellors, with an emphasis on privacy and dignity.

As the Staff Midwife, you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high‑quality care within the maternity setting. You will work within the midwifery team to provide antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care to all women during their inpatient stay and work alongside Obstetric Consultants colleagues to support Consultant‑Led Care within the maternity service.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience within a UK hospital setting
• Demonstratable experience within delivery suite/labour ward
• Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• Competent at cannulation

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environment for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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