Specialist Midwife (Maternal Medicine)

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a dedicated midwife to join the Maternal Medicine team. You will assist in delivering high-quality maternity care for women with complex needs, ensuring effective support and coordination within the Maternal Medicine Centre. Strong midwifery skills and the ability to work autonomously are essential. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in maternal medicine or high-risk maternity care.
• Ability to work autonomously and build collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of holistic care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maternal Medicine leadership with service delivery.
• Review maternity inpatients daily for complications.
• Coordinate care for women attending the Maternal Medicine Centre.

Skills

Midwifery support

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Midwife qualification

Job description

To work alongside and assist the Maternal Medicine leadership team (Lead Obstetrician, Lead Obstetric Physician, and Consultant Midwife Maternal Medicine) to deliver the objectives of the NHSE Maternal Medicine Network Service Specification (2021) in the North East and North Cumbria.

Provide maternity service-wide midwifery support to ensure effective functioning of the Maternal Medicine Centre, as the central function of the NENC Maternal Medicine Network.

Effectively undertake a review of maternity inpatients daily, identifying women with Maternal Medicine complexity (category B and category C) across the maternity unit, and ensure appropriate review by a Senior Obstetrician/Obstetric Physician, particularly in relation to discharge planning and communication.

Assist in the coordination of care for women with Maternal Medicine complexity who attend the Maternal Medicine Centre (RVI) and require elements of care to be arranged in regional/home units.

Ensure all women with category B and C Maternal Medicine complexity have appropriate contraception plans and follow-up with physicians as required.

Act as a role model to other team members, encouraging knowledge and skill development in Maternal Medicine.

Develop, in conjunction with women, a programme of personalised, holistic care, centred around their physical, social, psychological, and cultural needs.

Work autonomously within NMC Code, Trust & Directorate Guidelines to provide continuity of care to a defined number of women.

Build positive and supportive relationships within the maternity unit, across the wider organisation, and NENC to enhance the quality of care and experience for women with Maternal Medicine complexity.

Interview Date: Tuesday 02 September 2025

Hours: 37 Hours 30 Minutes per week

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