Community Midwifery Team Leader

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Will be required to work some weekends and 1-3 on calls per rota) Job ref 289-SC-498

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has come up for an experienced midwife to join one of our established community teams.

Are you a forward thinking, experienced midwife who wants a new challenge? Are you passionate about change and have excellent leadership skills?

Community Midwifery is the core pathway for the majority of Women and Birthing People expecting a baby. Offering antenatal care, postnatal care and intrapartum care to those choosing to give birth at home, the Community Midwife plays a pivotal role in providing individualised, holistic care throughout the pregnancy continuum.

The Band 7 Community Team Leader will lead a team of B6 midwives, providing compassionate leadership, expert clinical support, and effective oversight of the delivery of safe high quality maternity care to our families in the Community.

Main duties of the job

• Havedelegatedresponsibilityfor24-hrcoverwithinthecommunitymidwiferyservice. Thisincludesformulatingrosterstoensureadequateandappropriatecoverandwhen required, liaisingwithanddeploying staffonashift byshift basis accordingto service need.
• Monitortheactivitywithinyourdesignatedteamandacrosstheserviceona dailybasis and manage high activity and staffing issues as required.
• Beanautonomouspractitionerprovidingclinicalleadershipandexpertiseinallaspects of midwifery practice, which includes providing direct care to women.
• Delegateclinical taskstostaffmembersonduty as appropriatee.g.care ofcomplexcases, routine checking of equipment.
• Facilitatethedevelopmentofallstaffincludingstudentmidwives,juniormedicalstaffand supportworkers through evidence-basedteachingand empowerment.
• Assess,develop,implementandevaluatethe higheststandardsofcarebasedon evidenced- based practice.
• Promotethephysiologyofthebirthprocessthroughsupportingbothwomenand staff.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description for full details

• Havedelegatedresponsibilityfor24-hrcoverwithinthecommunitymidwiferyservice. Thisincludesformulatingrosterstoensureadequateandappropriatecoverandwhen required, liaisingwithanddeploying staffonashift byshift basis accordingto service need.
• Monitortheactivitywithinyourdesignatedteamandacrosstheserviceona dailybasis and manage high activity and staffing issues as required.
• Beanautonomouspractitionerprovidingclinicalleadershipandexpertiseinallaspects of midwifery practice, which includes providing direct care to women.
• Delegateclinical taskstostaffmembersonduty as appropriatee.g.care ofcomplexcases, routine checking of equipment.
• Facilitatethedevelopmentofallstaffincludingstudentmidwives,juniormedicalstaffand supportworkers through evidence-basedteachingand empowerment.
• Assess,develop,implementandevaluatethe higheststandardsofcarebasedon evidenced- based practice.
• Promotethephysiologyofthebirthprocessthroughsupportingbothwomenand staff.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Registered Midwife
• NLS / Examination of the Newborn trained
• Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications

Experience

• Practicing midwife with comprehensive experience in community
• Facilitate effective team working
• Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
• Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the specific role
• Evidence of previous management experience
• Understanding of budgets and dynamics

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Effective time management for self and others

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Angela Horler Job title Maternity Outpatients and Community Matron Email address angela.horler@nhs.net

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.

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