# Midwife NHS Jobs in London > Midwife job landing page for London from Job Clerk. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/midwife/london - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/midwife/london.md ## Live Market Snapshot - **Live vacancies:** 14 - **NHS employers:** 9 - **New vacancies this week:** 9 - **Filter scope:** Scoped to Midwife and London. - **Observed salary range:** GBP 33,353 to GBP 65,261 ## Role Summary NHS midwifery posts cover antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care across hospital labour wards, birth centres, and community caseloads. Community midwives tend to manage their own caseload with more autonomy, while hospital-based midwives work shifts covering labour ward, triage, and postnatal wards. Posts start at Band 5, with senior and specialist roles at Band 6-7. ## Typical Responsibilities - Autonomous caseload management (community) or shift leadership (hospital) - Risk assessment and escalation for high-risk pregnancies - Newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) where qualified - Perineal repair and emergency skills (shoulder dystocia, PPH, neonatal resuscitation) - Mentoring student midwives and supporting preceptees - Audit, guideline development, and incident review - Bereavement and safeguarding support ## Typical Requirements - NMC registration as a midwife - NIPE qualification (essential or desirable for many Band 6+ posts) - Specialist training for roles in fetal medicine, education, or public health - Supervisory or practice assessor experience for senior roles ## Employers Hiring - MSI Reproductive Choices (4 jobs) - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs) - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (2 jobs) - Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs) - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs) - Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (1 jobs) - Whittington Health NHS Trust (1 jobs) - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs) ## Locations Hiring - London, London (8 jobs) - Harrow, London (1 jobs) - Kingston Upon Thames, London (1 jobs) - Birmingham, London (1 jobs) - Manchester, London (1 jobs) - Romford, London (1 jobs) - Leeds, London (1 jobs) ## Location Context London has more NHS employers than any other UK city. Roles span major teaching hospitals, standalone specialist centres like Great Ormond Street, community trusts, and mental health providers. High-cost area supplements of up to 20% apply to most posts. ## Relevant NHS Employers Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Barts Health NHS Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust ## FAQs ### What qualifications do I need to become an NHS midwife? You need a midwifery degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and NMC registration. Some universities offer direct entry programmes, while others require nursing qualification first. ### What is the difference between hospital and community midwives? Hospital midwives work on labour wards, antenatal, and postnatal units providing acute care. Community midwives provide care in women's homes and clinics, focusing on low-risk pregnancies and continuity of care. ### How much do NHS midwives earn? Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS midwives typically start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with experienced midwives at Band 6 (£40,000-£48,000), team leaders at Band 7 (£49,000-£57,000), and consultant midwives at Band 8 (£58,000+). ### What career progression is available for NHS midwives? NHS midwives can progress to Band 6 senior midwife, Band 7 team leader or specialist roles, and Band 8 consultant or head of midwifery positions. Specialist areas include fetal medicine, education, and public health. ### What shift patterns do NHS midwives work? Hospital midwives typically work 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including weekends and bank holidays, with the exact rota depending on the unit. Community midwives usually work more regular hours but may be on-call for home births. Night and weekend enhancements of 30% and 60% apply respectively for Bands 5-7. Check the advert for whether the post is hospital-based, community, or a rotation between both. ### What is continuity of carer and does it affect midwifery roles? Continuity of carer means a woman sees the same midwife (or a small team) throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Some trusts have restructured services into continuity teams where midwives carry their own caseload and provide on-call cover for their women in labour. These roles offer more autonomy but also less predictable working patterns than traditional hospital or community posts. ### Do I need a nursing qualification to become a midwife? No. Most midwifery programmes are direct entry, meaning you apply with A-levels or equivalent and complete a 3-year midwifery degree. Shortened programmes (18 months to 2 years) exist for registered adult nurses. Check individual university entry requirements, as they vary on UCAS points, GCSE grades, and work experience expectations. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk SEO landing-page data as the HTML page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.