# Fetal Wellbeing Midwife > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fetal-wellbeing-midwife/f04a1603-075b-4bd3-adaa-5b04aa6b2756 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fetal-wellbeing-midwife/f04a1603-075b-4bd3-adaa-5b04aa6b2756.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Midwife - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T09:10:55.208Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Womens_Health/Womens_Health-v8228712 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8228712?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Maternity Education Team at University College London Hospitals as a Fetal Wellbeing Midwife. This specialist role is central to supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care through education, clinical leadership, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Working alongside midwives, obstetricians and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will lead the development and delivery of fetal wellbeing education programmes, support competency development in fetal surveillance and promote evidence-based practice across Maternity Services. As a visible clinical leader, you will work within clinical areas to support staff in the assessment and management of fetal wellbeing, facilitate reflective learning and contribute to improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies. This role is ideal for an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with expertise in fetal monitoring, a passion for education and workforce development, and a commitment to improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. If you are enthusiastic about education, professional development, and improving outcomes for women, babies, and families, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of maternity education. ### Main duties of the job The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will provide specialist leadership in fetal surveillance, fetal monitoring education and patient safety across Maternity Services. Working as part of the Maternity Education Team, the post holder will: - Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of fetal wellbeing and fetal monitoring education programmes. - Support midwives, obstetricians and maternity staff to develop and maintain competence in fetal surveillance, clinical assessment and decision-making. - Maintain a visible clinical presence, providing real-time support, coaching and education within maternity clinical areas. - Facilitate multidisciplinary teaching sessions, CTG workshops, mandatory training and reflective learning activities. - Lead and support audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives relating to fetal wellbeing and intrapartum care. - Support learning from incidents, investigations and case reviews, ensuring learning is embedded into practice. - Contribute to the development of local policies, guidance and clinical standards relating to fetal wellbeing and patient safety. - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for women, birthing people and babies. We are looking for a motivated, innovative and experienced midwife with expert knowledge of fetal surveillance and CTG interpretation, excellent communication skills and a passion for education, service improvement and patient safety. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife provides specialist leadership for fetal wellbeing education, training, quality improvement and patient safety across Maternity Services. Working as part of the Maternity Education Team, the post holder will lead educational programmes that enhance staff competence in fetal surveillance, fetal monitoring and clinical decision-making. The role combines clinical practice, workforce development, governance and service improvement responsibilities. The post holder will provide expert advice, support the development of policies and standards, undertake audit and quality assurance activities, facilitate learning from incidents and maintain a visible clinical presence to support staff in practice. Through education, leadership and collaboration, the Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will promote evidence-based practice, support safe and effective care, and contribute to improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ### 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** - Significant post-registration experience within maternity services. - Expert knowledge and experience of fetal surveillance and CTG interpretation across maternity settings. - Experience of supporting learning, assessment and professional development in practice. - Experience in the design, delivery or evaluation of education and training programmes. - Experience leading or supporting practice change and quality improvement initiatives. **Desirable** - Experience of audit, governance, investigation or incident review processes - Participation in regional or national professional networks. ### Communication **Essential** - Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. - Competent IT and digital skills. ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Demonstrable leadership and influencing skills. - Ability to analyse information and use data to support quality improvement and patient safety. - Ability to motivate, coach and develop others. - Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. - Innovative, proactive and self-motivated approach to work. ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Flexible approach to meet service needs, including working across clinical areas and supporting education delivery. - Willingness to provide clinical support during periods of increased acuity and operational pressure. ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Midwife with current NMC registration. - Degree level education or equivalent experience. - Leadership qualification or equivalent leadership experience. **Desirable** - Practice Assessor qualification and experience supporting learning in practice. - Recognised teaching or education qualification. - NLS, PROMPT, ALSO or equivalent instructor qualification. - Postgraduate qualification relevant to education, leadership or clinical practice. ### Personal and People Development **Essential** - Commitment to continuous personal, professional and leadership development. - Ability to support others through change and promote a positive learning culture. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 880.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10538226) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10538227) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.