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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
87 weeks (Fixed term for the duration of the programme)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-8180231
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£39,781 Mid point band 5 with no unsociable hours payments
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 5 Student Midwife University of Hertfordshire clinical placement

NHS AfC: Band 5

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

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Job overview

Band 5 student midwife on the 21.5 month shortened BSc /Master of Midwifery (MMid)Shortened Programme at the University of Hertfordshire

We are recruiting Adult nurses to become student midwives and 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 4th January 2027, concludes on the 1st September 2028.  You will be employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course.

Programme requirements to apply for the course

• Active Adult Nursing Registration (NMC Registration)

 • Diploma or degree in Adult Nursing

• Proven post registration experience

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalencies or IELTS 7.

To apply for the MMID you need to have achieved 2:1 or above in your nursing degree and commit to attending all shift patterns, days nights and weekends.

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 four 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

 

Person specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
  • Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Adult Nurse NMC Registration

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Skills and aptitudes

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
  • Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.

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 interagency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Is willing to work in all areas.
  • Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
  • Is able to undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
  • Satisfactory CRB check.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Martine Ellerbeck
Job title
Clinical Practice Facilitator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 216 4677
Additional information

Radica Hardyal 

[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Service Excellence Team
Telephone
If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060