Socially Complex Midwife

Chelwest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Midwife to join a multidisciplinary team. The post focuses on women and families with socially complex needs, delivering individually tailored midwifery-led care across hospital and community settings.

You will work with safeguarding partners and contribute to high-quality maternity services, with emphasis on equity, education, and collaborative care across North West London.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current registration.
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of post qualification education activity.
• Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based midwifery care for women and families with socially complex needs alongside the multidisciplinary team.
• Plan and implement individualised midwifery-led care in partnership with the woman.
• Work within community midwifery teams caring for women with safeguarding needs during antenatal and postnatal periods.
• Collaborate with Safeguarding Team and other agencies involved in maternity services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

Registered Midwife

First degree in Midwifery

Post qualification education

Safeguarding education

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice-a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: May involve some clinical shifts, including weekends Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week Job ref 289-SC-500

Site Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Hospital Town Iseworth Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An amazing opportunity has arisen in our small team of midwives to care for women and families with socially complex needs; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.

You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.

Main duties of the job

See job description attached for full details

To provide evidence based care for women and families with socially complex needs; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.

You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.

To work within the community midwifery teams caring specifically for women and families who have socially complex and/ or safeguarding needs during the antenatal and postnatal period. You will work closely with the Safeguarding Team, as well as the wider Multi disciplinary and inter agency teams.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission 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 Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See job description attached for full details

• 1. As a midwife working with women and families with socially complex and safeguarding needs you will be; planning and implementing individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team.
• 2. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care.
• 3. In accordance with the job description of a band 6 midwife, provide antenatal and postpartum care reporting and deviations from the normal to a more experienced midwife, and respond appropriately to all emergency situations.
• 4. Encourage a holistic, non-stigmatizing approach to socially complex women and their families
• 5. Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women throughout the antenatal and postnatal period in community and hospital site.
• 6. Work in partnership with other health care professionals and liaise closely with other agencies involved in the provisions of maternity services and seek advice from the Safeguarding Midwives/Team Leader as required.
• 7. Recognise that the vulnerability factors can be interrelated and that parental factors increase vulnerability to child abuse and neglect.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Midwife
• First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
• Evidence of post qualification education activity
• Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education

Experience

• Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• Relevant clinical experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Skills and knowledge

• Proven oral and written communication skills
• An ability to compile complex written information
• An ability to demonstrate on-going commitment to learning and development
• Relevant knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sarah Green Job title Consultant Midwife Public Health Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07771334490 Additional information

Angela Horler, Matron for Antenatal, Community and Continuity

[e-mail]

0208 321 5830

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for 'Recruitment team, Human Resources Department'.