Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 5 Midpoint
- Contract
- 21 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7426171
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet Hospital
- Town
- Barnet
- Salary
- £38,511 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Band 5 student midwife
Band 5 Midpoint
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
UK residents only, as sponsorship is not offered for this post.
We are recruiting student midwives to become registered midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The course is funded by NHS England, paying your tuition fees and offering salary support at mid band 5 with no enhancements. You will be learning to provide midwifery care in a variety of settings under direct supervision of a midwife practice supervisor. You will attend the University of Hertfordshire for theoretical teaching.
The 21.5 month full time, BSc /Master of Midwifery (MMID) Shortened Programme at the University of Hertfordshire commences on the 6th of January 2025, concludes on the 28th of August 2026. You will be employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course.
Course consists of:
50 practice weeks in a variety of clinical placements including community, low risk birth centre, High risk labour ward, ante and postnatal wards and maternity theatres. Practice weeks consist of 30 hours clinical and 10 hours theory.
8 theory weeks, consisting of four, 2 week blocks at the university.
2 weeks personal development time.
9 programme and practice reflection weeks.
10 weeks annual leave over the programme
On completion you will be a competent, caring, evidence-based midwife, capable of delivering effective woman-centred care for mothers and their families.
Main duties of the job
Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:
• Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.
• Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.
• Are ethical
• Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.
• Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.
Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.
• Antenatal
• Intrapartum
• Postnatal
Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which
• Are appropriate for women’s assessed needs, context and culture
• Promote their continuing health and well-being
• Are evidence-based.
• Are consistent with the management of risk.
• Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.
Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:
• To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.
• At the earliest possible time
• Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.
· Attend university theory and complete academic work.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:
• Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.
• Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.
• Are ethical
• Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.
• Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.
Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.
• Antenatal
• Intrapartum
• Postnatal
Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which
• Are appropriate for women’s assessed needs, context and culture
• Promote their continuing health and well-being
• Are evidence-based.
• Are consistent with the management of risk.
• Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.
Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:
• To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.
• At the earliest possible time
• Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.
· Attend university theory and complete academic work.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
- Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
- Proven post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Completion of a Research Awareness course
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Can demonstrate reflective practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Has knowledge of Trust’s Policies and Procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
Desirable criteria
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Mason
- Job title
- Clinical Practice Facilitator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 216 4677
- Additional information
Radica Hardyal
course information
https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-midwifery-pre-registration,-shortened#fees
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