Job summary
The post holder will be required to provide the full remit of midwifery care for women / birthing people / birthing people. The post holder should have a philosophy that is client centred, promotes choice and actively uses approaches to give clients the birth they want.

Midwives will work within a team including maternity support workers to provide appropriate care for women / birthing people and their families.

The teaching and supervision of student midwives is expected and encouraged.

The post holder will be designated to take charge of a ward area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

The post holder is expected to work in any area required to cover service needs and demands.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide the full remit of midwifery care for Women/ birthing people.

The post holder should have a philosophy that is client centred, promotes choice and actively uses approaches to clients the birth they want.

Midwives will work within a team including maternity support workers to provide appropriate care for women/birthing people and their families.

The teaching and supervision of student midwives is expected and encouraged.

The post holder will be designated to take charge of a ward area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

The post holder is expected to work in any area required to cover service needs and demands.

As a bank midwife you will have access to our training and development study days.

Joining our Midwifery Bank offers you the opportunity to experience working in both our Community and Hospital setting enabling you to see how the trust operates with the possibility of then obtaining a substantive post.

Please read the Personal and Job specifications carefully. You should provide evidence in your application of the qualities required and why you would be an asset to our Bank Midwifery team. You must be competent in suturing and cannulation.

This post is not suitable for Newly Qualified Midwives.

If you would like more information regarding the post please contact Bola Aluko, Inpatient matron at UHL on Adebola.aluko@nhs.net or Zoe manton, inpatient matron zoemanton@nhs.net

About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley.

With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup.

The Trust has 7,500 staff and we have recently invested in our workforce to grow our establishment across a number of key services. In 2020 we won a London NHS Parliamentary Award in recognition of a wide range of initiatives to make the organisation a great place to work. We are accredited as a flexible working employer offering a number of flexible working options for staff. We are also accredited as a London Living Wage employer for our substantive, bank and contractors

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £25.66 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: C9197-26-0809
Job locations: Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH, United Kingdom; Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust, Stadium Road, LONDON, SE18 4QH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 1.1 Maintain a high standard of midwifery care based on evidence based practice
• 1.2 Promote infant feeding throughout pregnancy and help with infant feeding, as determined by women / birthing peoples informed choice.
• 1.3 Keep up to date with changes and developments in midwifery care and participate in any research projects applicable to the maternity unit.
• 1.4 Be confident and competent in all areas of midwifery, therefore able to carry out total midwifery care during the whole period of admission.
• 1.5 Participate in review of clinical practice.
• 1.6 Maintain statutory records any other records that are required locally, including maternity computer systems, e.g. iCare.
• 1.7 Can demonstrate competence in perineal repair & cannulation.
• 1.8 Complete mandatory training, including four x CTG workshops annually.
• 1.9 Give clinical guidance to other colleagues as required.
• 1.10 Act as a Mentor to student midwives and maintain Live sign-off status.
• 1.11 Plan, organise and participate in Parent Education teaching in the department.

Professional:

• 2.1 Maintain NMC registration and ensure that the Notification of Intention to Practice is submitted annually.
• 2.2 Revalidate with NMC every three years, by providing appropriate evidence to their confirmer as requested.
• 2.3 Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and the Midwives Rules. Ensure that other NMC documents/standards and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations.
• 2.4 Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible.
• 2.5 To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance quality of care for clients.
• 2.6 Work within the agreed guidelines, policies and practices and participate in the review of guidelines and practice.
• 2.7 Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to own sphere of practice. Ensure good communication with appropriate team professionals/ agencies/clients using discretion and maintaining confidentiality and a level of continuity and quality of care.
• 2.8 Always maintain legible and contemporary records, reflecting the management of care.
• 2.9 Communicate information effectively with clients to assist them in making informed choice regarding maternity care.
• 2.10 Be aware of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance and confidentiality rules.
• 2.11 Work towards the aims and objectives of the Trusts Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
• 2.12 Always maintain the Trust values.
• 2.13 Safeguarding children: maintain knowledge of recognition of safeguarding concerns. When appropriate initiate the referral to social services. Liaise closely with social services and other team members.
• 2.14 Attend an annual review as recommended by the NMC. Liaise with the PMA for professional issues, which affect the safety of the mother/birthing person and baby.
• 3.1 Participate in the multidisciplinary approach to individualised care. Encourage effective communication with medical, midwifery colleagues and external agencies, particularly labour ward colleagues.
• 3.2 Have an awareness of the budgetary implications for the Directorate. Maintain a responsible attitude to spending within that budget.
• 3.3 Follow appropriate procedures and report incidents/accidents with regard to Health and Safety. This job involves contact with blood, tissue and other bodily fluids. Knowledge of how to deal with spillages and the disposal of such fluids is essential.
• 3.4 Attend relevant mandatory in-service training including CTG, obstetric emergencies, child protection, Health and Safety training updates on an annual basis in accordance with national recommendations and Trust guidelines.
• 3.5 Report sick leave in accordance with the Directorate guidelines.
• 3.6 Maintain effective communication links with Senior Management Team and participate in Individual Performance Reviews.
• 3.7 To have knowledge of the risk management strategy for the maternity unit and to ensure that risk trigger events are reported appropriately using the IT system.
• 3.8 To assist the Lead midwife (Band 7) in the day to day management of the area and act up to the post as required.
• 3.9 To provide support for newly appointed or rotational midwives.
• 4.0 Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the Team Leader and assist in their investigation and resolution.
• 4.1 Attend relevant ward, team and departmental meetings as required.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Post Registration experience of at least 12 months
• Be proficient in the use of natural methods of pain relief including Hydrotherapy.
• Ability to assess and plan care for women / birthing people in all aspects of midwifery care.
• Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct Line Manager.
• Knowledge of how to access emergency services in both hospital and community setting.
• Can interpret CTGs and identify features which deviate from accepted parameters of normality.
• Experienced in resuscitation of the newborn.

Desirable

• NLS Provider course
• Examination of Newborn course
• Waterbirth course

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Passionate about advocating for women / birthing people.
• Able to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, motivated, reliable punctual. Kind & caring individual.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Practice assessor

Desirable

• BSc Honours or MA/MSc (or working towards)

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Demonstrate midwifery skills, underpinned by current evidence. To include Fetal surveillance and appropriate escalation when deviations occur.
• Competence in advocating for clients to have the birth they want.
• Competent in suturing & cannulation.
• Competent in the promotion of breast feeding

Desirable

• Is competent in delivering antenatal parent education session/committed to achieve competence within 6 months of appointment.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.