Student Midwife | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health Nhs Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is offering a fully funded two-year postgraduate diploma in Midwifery. This role is ideal for NMC registered Adult Nurses seeking to become confident Midwives, blending clinical placements with academic study. The position includes a band 5 salary and prepares candidates for diverse opportunities in midwifery. Applicants must have a UK Bachelor's degree and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

Fully funded tuition fees

Band 5 salary

Hands-on clinical experience

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse required to attain a midwifery qualification.
• Must provide high-quality care during all pregnancy stages.
• Ability to assess and diagnose pregnancy and monitor women.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision to provide Midwifery care.
• Ensure seamless care and interventions during the antenatal period.

Skills

Effective communication with women and families

Holistic assessment of pregnant women

Providing high-quality Midwifery care

Education

NMC registered Adult Nurse

UK Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:2)

6+ months UK clinical experience

Meet IELTS (7.0 overall) or OET (Grade B)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to gain a fully funded qualification and step into the rewarding world of Midwifery. Although this position is a 24-month fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will begin when the candidate starts in the role, and may be slightly shorter than 24 months after pre-employment checks.

This is a fully funded postgraduate diploma in Midwifery (Mid-point band 5 salary).

Train as a midwife with a fully funded two-year postgraduate diploma, in partnership with London South Bank University (LSBU) and Whipps Cross University Hospital. You will earn a band 5 salary, gain hands-on experience, and have your tuition fees (£9,535/year) fully covered. This full-time, 2-year programme is 50% clinical placement at Whipps Cross Hospital and 50% academic study at LSBU. It prepares registered Adult Nurses (NMC Level 1) to become autonomous, confident Midwives. This course can open up an exciting career in Midwifery with diverse opportunities to enhance your future career.

Please complete one application to the hospital of your first choice. If a hospital is oversubscribed, successful applicants may be offered an alternative hospital. Multiple applications will only be offered one interview, and any additional applications will be rejected.

Minimum requirements include:

• To attain a registered midwifery qualification.
• Effective communication with women and their families, providing high-quality Midwifery care throughout preconception, antenatal, intra-partum, and postnatal periods under supervision.
• Ability to diagnose pregnancy, assess, and monitor women holistically using various assessment methods, reaching valid conclusions under supervision.
• Work towards achieving midwifery standards of proficiency as set out in the Midwifery ongoing record of achievement.
• Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women, including seamless care and interventions during the antenatal period in partnership with women and other care providers.

Qualifications and experience required:

• NMC registered Adult Nurse
• UK Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:2) or DipHE with Level 6 study
• 6+ months UK clinical experience
• Meet IELTS (7.0 overall) or OET (Grade B) requirements; alternatives accepted per NMC guidance

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and providing safe, compassionate care. We value our staff and promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.