Edith Dare Ward- Postnatal and Transitional Care Midwife

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

If you are a compassionate and skilled midwife looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal care, we want to hear from you. Join our dedicated team on Edith Dare Ward, where you will thrive in a role supported by enthusiastic ward managers.

In this unique position, you won't be just another staff member — you'll be a vital part of a caring and professional team, ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and their new-borns. With a dedicated discharge and EON midwife on every shift, you can focus on providing exceptional care in other critical areas, knowing that the discharge process is in expert hands.

This role is perfect for midwives eager to expand their skills and knowledge. We offer substantial development opportunities, especially in our neonatal transitional care, preparing you to handle complex situations with confidence and expertise.

So if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London’s leading Trusts, please get in contact with Yvette or apply within!

• To work as a primary care provider in all aspects of midwifery care.
• To work flexibly with the team to provide service cover for postnatal ward and transitional care.

Working for our organisation

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. .

Detailed job description and main 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/ qualifications

• Registered Midwife (NMC)
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area

• FRSH competency implant insertion
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• >1 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK
• Completed preceptorship course if applicable
• Experience of working in all clinical settings

• Experience in conducting audits.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
• Ability to apply research to practice
• IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to demonstrate evidence of line management of non-registrant staff i.e. MSWs