Fixed term Band 6 rotational midwife within Fetal Medicine Unit until 31.03.2026

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the fetal medicine team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic midwife with excellent standard of care. You will contribute to a safe, efficient and quality driven fetal medicine service at both Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea and St Mary's Hospitals. This position will require rotation on both sites.

Previous experience in fetal medicine is desirable. You will also be expected to cover for the multiples team who offer continuity of carer to this complex group of patients.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we pride ourselves on our reputation for providing an exceptional standard of care to women and their families. If you are a dynamic, forward-thinking midwife with excellent communication skills and have a passion for providing exceptional women centered midwifery care we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the multidisciplinary Fetal Medicine team who cares for patients undergoing Fetal Medicine examinations, procedures and therapies
• To provide specialist information, support and counselling for patients considering prenatal diagnostic tests when a fetal abnormality is suspected or diagnosed
• To provide specialist information, support and counselling for patients with a fetal abnormality or abnormal results from prenatal diagnosis
• To work, support and participate in clinical procedure with others during termination of pregnancy for those parents wishing to interrupt the pregnancy
• To provide support for both parents who interrupt the pregnancy and those who continue with the pregnancy
• To be the named midwife for parents who are expecting twins or more to provide continuity of care including antenatal and intrapartum care.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• BSc in Midwifery
• 2 years as practising midwife
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Counselling Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of professional responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Provide evidence of undertaking audits and guideline development
• Experience of working in all clinical settings

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate conducting annual appraisals

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department and directorate both written and verbal
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge of medical conditions affecting pregnancy e.g common fetal abnormalities, screening diagnostic tests, invasive procedures/treatments, chromosomes and genetics
• Has participated in research and audit
• Can demonstrate evidence of involvement in service improvement
• Has been involved in dealing with complaints and PALs process

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlottes Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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