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Job overview
Band 5 student midwife post. You will be a registered nurse with the NMC and will undertake the Shortened Midwifery Programme at Middlesex University. Start date 14th September 2026, ending on the 14th May 2028. Your placement site is Royal Free Hospital. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The 20 month BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme at Middlesex University 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.
Midwives of the 21st century practice within dynamic, rapidly changing and diverse contexts and require personal, academic and professional skills to practice in an optimum way.
During the 20 month course, time will be split between Middlesex University and Royal Free London NHS Trust, Royal Free Hospital site.
On starting the course you will have: • Diploma in Adult Nursing
Adult nurse NMC registration Proven post registration experience Hold a Diploma in Higher Education or Degree or accreditation using AP (E) L.
Students applying for this post must have IELTS 7.0 and maths and English or equivalents and be a qualified nurse for one year registered with the NMC.
We will be applying for references via e-mail therefore, could you please ensure that correct e-mail addresses are provided for your referees before submitting your application form. Middlesex University will require an Academic reference; this should be from the University where you obtained your nursing diploma.
For information on Middlesex University, Programme Leader (Shortened Midwifery Programme)
Please note that all correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Is willing to work in all areas
- Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
- Is able to undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
- Satisfactory CRB check
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.
Desirable
- Has knowledge of Trust’s Policies and Procedures
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Can demonstrate application of theory to practice.
- Able to work in a multicultural environment.
- Can demonstrate forward thinking approach to care
- Demonstrate effective listening skills.
- Can demonstrate robust verbal and written skills.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate reflective practice.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
- Proven post registration experience.
Desirable
- Completion of a Research Awareness course
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This advert is for Band 5 student midwives Middlesex University Hampstead with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 20 months (Fixed term for the duration of the course). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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