Overview
Band 7 Community / Birth Team / Homebirths / Team Midwifery. Are you a dynamic, passionate and innovative midwife? Do you want to be in charge of your own caseload and manage your own clinics? Are you inspired to support low risk women to birth in their own home? We are currently recruiting Community Midwives who are dedicated to providing evidence based, individualised, women centred care to complement our existing service. Band 5 midwives who will shortly be completing their preceptorship and wish to work in the community are welcome to apply. You would need to demonstrate completion and sign off of competencies to be eligible for this post.
BHRUT is one of the most forward thinking Maternity units in London and Essex, servicing a hugely diverse population across a large geographical area. We are the second largest single site maternity service in the UK, offering midwifery and wider opportunities that other Trusts cannot provide.
Main duties and responsibilities
To be the clinical expert in midwifery care and provide a comprehensive range of health education, psychological and social care advice to women in hospital and community settings.
To be the coordinator for a specific community team and to ensure efficient use of resources within that area.
To provide leadership to all staff and act as a positive role model for the midwifery team.
About us
We are a Trust that continually aims to improve. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24 and have progressed beyond special measures. The organisation values patient care and staff development, with a diverse workforce and multiple apprenticeship programmes.
We operate from two main sites — King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. We have busy emergency departments and dedicated community facilities supporting a wide range of services.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum inclusive (pro rata)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants should review the full specification before submitting an application and clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the accompanying information.
All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications are usually made online. If you require adjustments for a disability, or have questions about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Advisor named in the advert.
Qualifications and experience
Education/ Qualifications
* Registered Midwife
* Evidence of further education in midwifery; Degree in midwifery or equivalent
Desirable
* NIPE course
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills/ Abilities
* Able to lead and motivate staff
Experience/ Knowledge
* Experience in community midwifery care
Disclosures and sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require disclosure checks. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. UK registration with the relevant professional body is required.
UK Visas and Immigration guidance and overseas criminal records information are provided in the full job description and accompanying information.
Employer details
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
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