Postnatal and Transitional Care Ward Midwife

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 at Edith Date Ward, where you will thrive in a role supported by two 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!

Main duties of the job

• To work as a prime care provider in all aspects of midwifery care. To work flexibly within the team to provide 24 hour cover for antenatal/postnatal wards, labour ward, Birth centre and community. This will require internal rotation between areas and day/night duty following long rotation.
• The post holder is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women and pregnant people, babies and their families
• To provide midwifery care for in-patients during the postnatal period
• To support the day to day running of the Edith Dare Ward including multidisciplinary ward rounds
• Be a mentor to qualified midwives, students and support staff
• To work collaboratively with the Ward managers and Matrons to provide and develop high quality, safe and effective service
• To work collaboratively with patients and user representatives to develop the service in response to feedback received including local and national initiatives

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.