Student Midwife

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a registered Adult Nurse to train as a Student Midwife. This 2-year program covers midwifery education at London South Bank University, offering an exciting opportunity for career development. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, and at least 12 months of clinical experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

All course fees paid

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months post-registration experience as an adult nurse.
• Understanding of statutory requirements for midwives.
• Commitment to family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Complete further education at the necessary accreditation level.
• Provide skilled care for women, babies, and families.
• Practice safely and effectively to assume full responsibility as a midwife.

Skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Teamwork

Stress coping strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:2

Registered Adult nurse with NMC

Diploma in Higher Education

Job description

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Student Midwife

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Are you an Adult Nurse who would like to become a midwife?

Do you have at least 12 months post-registration experience as a nurse?

This is the opportunity you were waiting for!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered adult nurse to join the maternity department as a salary supported Student Midwife at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. All course fees will be paid.

Funding is not guaranteed in coming years, so take this opportunity to develop your career pathway.

The successful candidate will undertake the education and training required with London South Bank University to achieve NMC registration as a Registered Midwife. This training is across a 2 year period, fixed term.

The 2-year Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery aims to produce competent, caring, research and evidence-based midwives, capable of delivering effective woman-centred care for mothers and their families within these contexts.

Working as a student midwife involves being recognised as a responsible and accountable individual who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period under the direction/supervision of a registered midwife.This care includes preventative measures, the promotion of an optimal birth experience, the detection of complications in mother and child, the accessing of medical care or other appropriate assistance and the carrying out of emergency measures.

Main duties of the job

• Complete the necessary further education at BSc/PG Dip/ Dip HE level in order to provide and maintain a high standard of skilled care for women, babies and families in various settings in accordance with the accredited faculty syllabus.
• At Homerton, we believe in providing excellent care to our community. We encourage and expect all staff to adhere to the Trust values in every aspect of their work.
• This education programme is designed to prepare students to practise safely and effectively so that, on registration, they can assume full responsibility and accountability for their practice as midwives.
• The following guiding principles relate to professional competence and fitness for practice, and the promotion and facilitation of the optimal physiological process of childbirth. This includes competence in identifying any complications that may arise, accessing appropriate assistance, and implementing correct emergency measures.
• This will be achieved in collaboration with Clinical Placement Facilitators, Practice Lecturers, Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and values diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The London South Bank University will require an Academic reference before the offer isfinalised and approved; this should be from the University where you obtained your nursing qualification. Please see additional information attachment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC
• Understand statutory requirement for midwives
• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:2: with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6

Skills / Abilities

• Evidence of good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of supportive team working
• Strategies to cope with stress / work pressures
• Required level of English language competence should be clearly defined

Experience

• At least 12 months post qualification clinical experience
• Excellent standards of clinical skills and a commitment to family centred care
• Commitment to extend clinical skills
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of research based practice

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of current midwifery issues, with an understanding of the relevance and local impact of issues and policy from the wider arena of the midwifery profession
• Evidence of professional development and relevant further study
• Demonstrated an understanding of the scope of clinical governance issues
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

• Ability to work days / nights / flexible shifts
• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Meets University requirements for application

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.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearInc. HCAS. Pay will be at mid-point for the duration of the FTC.