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Band 7 - Rotational Midwife - Team Leader
Band 7
Main area: Maternity. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 391-RFL-6934040-B
Site: Royal Free Hospital. Town: London. Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients annually. It includes Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, and more than 30 community services. This large organization offers opportunities to continue pioneering work and improve patient care.
Our mission is to deliver world-class care, teaching, and research, measuring progress against objectives such as excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for money, safety, and organizational strength.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We value diversity and promote equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities, fostering good relations and understanding among staff.
We seek an experienced midwife to lead one of our community teams.
Previous candidates who were not successful need not reapply within 6 months.
The role requires an enthusiastic, committed midwife to join our dynamic maternity team, supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
The successful candidate will be a motivated practitioner with strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrating excellent leadership, compassion, and commitment to quality care aligned with Royal Free London NHS Trust values.
Main duties of the job
See attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants must hold a full driving license and be willing to undertake on-call duties both day and night.
Working for our organization
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals, delivering over 8,000 babies, and conducting over 17 million tests annually. We offer extensive career opportunities and flexible working options, supported by comprehensive training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Refer to the attached job description for detailed information about the role and working at the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Registered Midwife (R.M.)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Willingness to undertake NIPE
Experience
* Experience at Band 6 in all aspects of midwifery care
* Ward management experience
* Conflict management experience
* Data collection and analysis experience
* Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
* Child protection awareness and training
* IT literacy
* Commitment to educating junior staff
* Teamworking skills
* Knowledge of current midwifery issues
* Sensitivity to diverse needs of women
* Change management understanding
* Presentation skills
* High standards of documentation
Qualities & Attributes
* Flexibility
* Women-centered care commitment
* Desire to further knowledge and responsibilities
Other
* Self-motivated, able to motivate and lead a team
* Ability to practice within an integrated maternity service
* Commitment to advancing maternity services
* Experience in initiating and implementing change
* Knowledge of risk management
* Understanding of complaints management
* Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules and Practice standards
* Ability to assess care needs and develop care programs
* Initiative
* Car driver with access to a vehicle
* Excellent interpersonal skills
Trust Values
* Ability to meet the Trust’s values
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