Description
We are seeking motivated and compassionate midwives to join Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as Band 6 Midwives. This rotational role offers the opportunity to practise across the full spectrum of midwifery care, including the Delivery Suite, Birth Centre, Emergency Obstetric Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal Wards, Antenatal Clinic and our Community Teams.
You will gain valuable experience in both low- and high-risk pathways, supporting births in our Midwifery-Led Birth Centre and providing high-quality care within our Obstetric-led Delivery Suite. Throughout the rotation, you will be supported to consolidate your skills, develop autonomy and leadership, and contribute to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care, in line with national priorities.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team of midwives, delivering the full spectrum of midwifery care across hospital and community settings on a rotational basis. They will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care in partnership with women and their families, while maintaining the ability to practise autonomously in line with professional standards.
The role requires a strong sense of accountability to women, the Trust, the NMC and the wider midwifery profession, ensuring care is always safe, effective and woman-centred. In the absence of the Team Leader, the post holder will also contribute to clinical management and provide leadership within the team.
As a fully rotational post, you will work across all areas of the service and participate in the 24-hour rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, with the support of senior midwifery staff.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care in partnership with women and their families
- Work autonomously and as part of a team
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours that promote civility, inclusion and psychological safety
- Challenge poor practice, inappropriate behaviour or unsafe care constructively and professionally
- Support and influence positive multidisciplinary team working
- Facilitate learning and reflective discussion within clinical teams
- Identify and escalate concerns relating to safety, quality, culture or workforce wellbeing
- Work in all areas of midwifery, in line with the NMC Code and Trust guidelines
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Confident in recognising and responding to obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- Ability to supervise, support and assess students, preceptees and junior staff
- Ability to prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and manage time effectively
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
- Good IT and digital record-keeping skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £47,951 to £56,863 per annum
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Comprehensive training and support
- Flexible working arrangements
Requirements:
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Strong sense of accountability to women, the Trust, the NMC and the wider midwifery profession