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Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- Skills
The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Skills
Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Skills
Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Skills
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Skills
Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Skills
Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Skills
Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Skills
Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Skills
Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
- Skills
Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Skills
Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Skills
Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
- Skills
Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures
- Knowledge
Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Knowledge
Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Knowledge
Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Experience
Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
- Experience
Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Experience
Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Experience
Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Experience
Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Experience
Able to analyse and interpret and action CTG recordings
- Experience
Able to use basic Adult and neonatal resuscitation skills
- Qualifications
Registered Midwife – eligible to practice
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to store data / information safely and correctly
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills
Ability to monitor the quality of own work
- Skills
Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
- Skills
Ability to recognise and take action when equality and diversity are undermined
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Experience
Experience of Equal Opportunity policies and procedures
- Experience
Has worked in a variety of settings using all midwifery skills
- Experience
Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient
- Qualifications
Prep for SSSAcourse or equivalent
Job overview
We are proud of our Maternity Service at Whipps Cross hospital. We are a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our service users. We serve a diverse community in East London. We have recently had our Antenatal and postnatal ward refurbished to reflect the needs of the women who use our service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced midwives to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract to work in our labour ward and antenatal and post-natal ward.
You will be supported by the Matron for the area and the current audit midwife as well as members of the senior management team. The successful candidates will also be supported in their development by the education team.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive midwifery care in acute, alongside midwifery-led unit, freestanding midwifery-led unit and primary health care setting within the model of care practised in the maternity services. To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
You will also support junior midwifery colleagues and over see MSWs and student midwives Key Working Relationships
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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.
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This advert is for Staff Midwife with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc. The contract type is 6 months (Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.). The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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