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Job Summary
Have you got at extensive post registration experience? Do you feel ready for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for you.
Job Summary
Have you got at extensive post registration experience? Do you feel ready for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for you.
The Consultant Midwife will use midwifery expertise to promote clinical pathways in maternity care leading midwifery practice within all areas of maternity services.
In the role they will lead and support midwives to realise their full potential as autonomous practitioners placing women and their families at the centre of care planning.
The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, key change agent and role model, with a high level of autonomy in order to support and influence the clinical pathways within the midwifery services including implementation of national initiatives, service reconfiguration and appropriate models of care. The successful candidate will facilitate and enhance birthing choices.
To fulfil this varied role, you will need a flexible approach, an ability to 'think outside the box' and a willingness to not only embrace but lead on system wide changes in practice.
You will work closely with the Associate Director of Midwifery, Group Director of Midwifery, Consultant Midwives, Midwifery Matrons, Obstetric, Anaesthetic and Neonatal Teams to develop a Maternity Service that is responsive to the needs of women and its staff working alongside Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in practice. S/he will provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of women in all situations. S/he will monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. S/he will lead the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit. S/he will be a key member of achieving the maternity governance objectives, within the areas of intrapartum midwifery care, addressing health inequalities, education and research.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£80,025 to £91,336 a year per annum inc (pay reward pending)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7306690WXH
Job locations
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience at band 8a level and above
Experience of effective leadership
Experience of clinical governance activities including audit and risk management within maternity services
Experience in Quality Improvement
Experience of leading and implementing change
Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in midwifery education and practice
Demonstrated understanding of the role of the Consultant Midwife
Demonstrates understanding the needs of women in a multicultural environment
Evidence of working with external partners/ organisations to influence practice at a strategic level
Advanced clinical skills and practice in DAU/Triage and intapratum settings
Desirable
Working as a consultant midwife for 1 year Writing and presenting reports
Skills
Essential
The ability to work autonomously using own initiative and to innovate
Demonstrable project management skills
Able to work as part of a team, working across professional boundaries at all levels of the site and organisation
Able to present complex issues clearly and concisely at all levels including divisional and service level
Good organisational skills; able to work effectively under pressure and successfully towards identified deadlines
Evidence of good presentation skills in a range training materials and reports
Excellent communication skills and potential to develop influencing skills.
Good interpersonal and team building skills
Good IT skills including use of Cerner,
Microsoft word, excel and power point
Able to manage the maternity unit and make appropriate decisions regarding
Desire to develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
Desirable
Evidence of publications and conference presentations
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of staff management processes
Knowledge of key NHS service strategy, planning and delivery processes as these relate to local services
Knowledge of current national publications and research and their relation to local needs and practice
Comprehensive understanding of midwifery practice
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse/Midwife with current NMC registration
BSc/ BA degree
Masters level qualification or evidence of working successfully at Masters level
Evidence of on-going, relevant postgraduate qualification
Mentorship/ Assessor qualification
Leadership courses/ qualification
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Project management qualification
Person Specification
Essential
Registered Nurse/Midwife with current NMC registration
BSc/ BA degree
Masters level qualification or evidence of working successfully at Masters level
Evidence of on-going, relevant postgraduate qualification
Mentorship/ Assessor qualification
Leadership courses/ qualification
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Project management qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Health Care Provider
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