Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 5/6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 199-8102855-RB-HM
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Thornton Heath
- Salary
- £36,943 - £54,254 per annum, pro rata, inc HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 Preceptorship Midwife
Band 5/6
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
We are pleased to welcome our newly qualified midwives to Croydon Hospital as part of our dedicated Preceptorship Programme. This is a supportive and structured transition into professional midwifery practice, designed to develop your confidence, competence, and professional identity as a Band 5 midwife.
As a preceptee midwife at Croydon, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive maternity team, providing compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care to women, birthing people, babies, and their families across the maternity pathway. You will rotate across various clinical areas to gain experience in:
- Antenatal care
- Intrapartum care
- Postnatal care (ward and community)
Main duties of the job
Please submit your application as soon as possible and we will be in touch to invite for interview.
Please ensure you are prepared for an OSCE, CTG, maths assessments and an interview with our panel. Interview slots are on a first-come-first serve basis. Relevant NMC UK registration required or working towards degree as a 3rd year student Midwife trained within the UK.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Proposed Assessment & Interview Dates:
* Tuesday 1st September (Assessment)
* Thursday 3rd September (Interviews)
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Band 5 Preceptorship Midwife provides safe, woman-centred care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal settings in line with professional and Trust standards. The role includes assessing, planning, and delivering care, maintaining accurate documentation, and escalating concerns appropriately.
The postholder participates in a structured preceptorship programme to develop clinical competence, confidence, and professional skills, supported by reflection and continuous learning.
They communicate effectively with women, families, and the multidisciplinary team to promote positive experiences and informed choice, while contributing to teamwork and a supportive working environment.
The role also involves adhering to clinical guidelines, supporting patient safety, participating in quality improvement, and contributing to the effective running and ongoing development of the maternity service.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Degree
- Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
- Documented evidence of further studies: personal portfolio
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of current national and local midwifery issues
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions in the light of research evidence, informed choice and individual circumstances
- Understanding child protection
- Awareness of risk management
Desirable criteria
- Understand systems of team approach in midwifery
- Understanding change process
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting
- Ability to think logically, prioritise and use initiative
- Demonstrate good organisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Motivated to develop clinical skills
- NVQ Mentor/Assessor Training
- Examination and assessment of the newborn
- Within 12 months of qualifying as a midwife be able to: cannulation, perineal suturing, scrub for LSCS & Administer intravenous medicines.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of midwifery research based care
- Ability to deal with problems logically as they arise
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Children’s Act
- Has been involved in midwifery related research
- Appreciation of counselling skills
- More than 12 months experience post midwifery qualification
Other
Essential criteria
- Motivated and can work proactively.
- Calm, pleasant personality.
- Can deal with staff/patient in a sensitive manner
Desirable criteria
- Labour Ward Forum, Audit, Quality Assurance, Clinical Governance, Curriculum & Management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Beth Mears
- Job title
- Maternity Clinical Practice Facilitator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
- Phone: 0208 401 3000 ext 4048For further details please contact:
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