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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues. ·
- Knowledge
Able to prioritise care appropriately
- Knowledge
Understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence
- Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of EDI within maternity
- Experience
A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC and 6- months post registration experience in a adult nursing setting in the UK.
- Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2:2: with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6
- Qualifications
For applicants whom English is not their first language, they must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent, with not less than 7.0 in the listening, speaking and reading sections and not less than 6.5 in the writing section for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) at the time of application OR for the Occupational English Test (OET), they must achieve a minimum grade of B overall or equivalent, with not less than a B in listening, reading and speaking and a C+ in writing.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Has knowledge of Trust’s Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge
Understanding of governance and evidence-based practice.
- Experience
Experience within a maternity setting
- Qualifications
Evidence of relevant CPD courses
Job overview
The 24 Month BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme at the London South Bank University aims to produce competent, caring, research and evidence-based midwives, capable of delivering effective woman-centred care for mothers and their families. This full-time programme commences September 2065.
During the 24 Month course, time will be split between the London South Bank University (LSBU) and the Royal London Hospital.
To apply for the course, you will have the following;
- An active Adult Nursing Registration (NMC Registration)
- Bachelor's degree in Adult Nursing with a minimum of 2:2
- Proven post registration experience in a Nursing setting in the UK.
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalencies or IELTS 7.0
Students applying for this funded training post (bottom point band 5) should note that HEE are paying tuition fees.
We will be applying for references via e-mail, therefore, please ensure that correct e-mail addresses are provided for your referees before submitting your application.
The London South Bank University will require an employment reference from your most recent employer.
Main duties of the job
Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery course at London South Bank University (24 months).
This is an exciting opportunity to gain a fully funded qualification and step into the rewarding world of Midwifery—all while earning a Band 5 salary. University fees are also fully paid for this course, allowing you to gain a qualification and earn a salary at the same time with reduced financial pressures.
The two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery aims to produce competent, caring, autonomous and evidenced-based midwives, capable of delivering effective personalised quality care for mothers, birthing people and their families in any context.
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 two-year course, time will be spent 50% with London South Bank University Southwark and 50% with Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital
This course can open an exciting career in Midwifery with a diverse range of opportunities to enhance your future careers.
Please complete one application to the hospital of your first choice. Should a hospital be oversubscribed, successful applicants may be offered an alternative hospital. Multiple applications will only be offered one interview and any other application rejected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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 Student Midwife with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc. The contract type is 24 months (Although this position is a 24 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 24 months.). The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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