Socially Complex Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Socially Complex Midwife to lead individualized midwifery care for women with complex social needs, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role covers antenatal and postnatal care in both community and hospital settings.

The post emphasises safeguarding, holistic care, and strong communication to improve access to high quality maternity services.

Qualifications

• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile complex written information.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized midwifery-led care in partnership with the woman and multidisciplinary team.
• Work with multi-professional teams to provide appropriate maternity care.
• Provide antenatal and postnatal care and escalate deviations to senior staff.
• Support holistic, non-stigmatizing care for socially complex women and families.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and agencies involved in maternity services.
• Liaise with Safeguarding Midwives/Team Leader as required.
• Recognize interrelated vulnerability factors affecting child welfare.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Leadership

Learning & development

Education

Registered Midwife

First degree in Midwifery

Post qualification education

Safeguarding education

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Socially Complex Midwife

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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.

About us

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.

Job 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 families5. 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.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Hospital

£45,953 to £54,254 a yearper annum pro rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-500

Job locations

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Hospital