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Job overview
Are you an experienced midwife seeking a role with a plethora of opportunities within a leading London Trust? Whether you're contemplating your next career move or just fancy a change of scenery, we want to hear from you!
Our maternity service has earned and managed to maintain a ‘Outstanding' rating from the CQC! We are looking for a dynamic midwife like you to join our team. Working closely with the matron as ward manager looking after the Antenatal and Postnatal ward.
You will become part of our diverse, extraordinary team of maternity staff at Imperial. Where you will be working alongside our fantastic staff to deliver outstanding patient care to the women and birthing people that utilise our services. You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance, and be a positive, compassionate leader who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff and offer extensive training and support programs to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities, all guided by our exceptional leadership team. On top of this, enjoy fantastic perks like flexible working.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have surrounding our experienced midwifery roles and offerings. We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and woman centred during the postnatal period.
- To manage a team of midwives whilst working closely with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safety outcomes and positive patient experiences are achieved.
- The post holder is also expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women and pregnant people, babies and their families.
- The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership for the team on Aleck Bourne 2 Ward.
- To lead and coordinate the day to day running of including multidisciplinary ward rounds.
- To work collaboratively with the Matrons to provide and develop high quality, safe and effective service.
Detailed job description and main 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery
- Experience with DATIX incident reporting systems
- Experience with Conflict Resolution and Complaints management
- Excellent working knowledge of Safeguarding policy and processes
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
- Experience of conducting appraisals
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- NIPE/ EON trained
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Master degree or working towards
- Quality Improvement qualification
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Ability to demonstrate the required expertise associated with a senior midwife role including, advanced clinical skills
- Good level of skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Able to teach and assess in the clinical area
- Use of Quality improvement methodologies
- Change management skills
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This advert is for Antenatal & Postnatal Ward Manager with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in St Marys Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pa inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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