Preceptorship Midwife Rotation Supported Sign Off | Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust

Join Our Preceptorship Pathway (6-month Fixed Term + Supported Staff Bank Progression)

Are you a keen newly qualified midwife seeking your first position as a midwife? We have converted our maternity leave positions to enable newly qualified midwives who are yet to secure a role, the opportunity to join our team on a 6m fixed term contract. You will be supported to join the staff bank and we will commit to continuing to support you for a further 12m while you undertake bank shifts to allow you to complete your preceptorship flexibly during this period should you wish to.

The supported sign off is new for the Trust and should you be shortlisted further information about the programme will be available along with the requirements for sign off in this programme. Please note, unfortunately for this role we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. We’re proud our preceptorship programme has achieved the Capital Midwife quality mark.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Active NMC PIN already
• A team player who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Ready to start by June 8th 2026
• Willingness to engage with a structured preceptorship programme, with flexibility in how and when competencies are achieved

Why Join Us?

• Supported Preceptorship Programme
• Tailored Training & Development
• Supportive & Inclusive Team

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an assessment centre, you will be required to pass the practical element before progressing to interview on the same day. The hospital rotation could include working on the Hospital Birth Centre (Obstetric Labour Ward), Postnatal Ward or the Antenatal Ward. Bank work is subject to availability in each area.

We have an extensive preceptorship package which includes alongside your mandatory training - Simulation skills, IV Cannulation, Suturing, Bereavement, Screening study days with orientation in each new area. You will be supported to develop your competencies in suturing and cannulation. You will be expected to participate in the care of women requiring both high and low risk care, bereavement care, induction of labour and the immediate postnatal period.

We work as part of a MDT and you will liaise with and receive support from other health care professionals on the ward such as doctors, nurses and more senior midwives. You will be supported by our Senior Midwifery Team, Practice leaders, our PMAs and PDM team to build on your skills and confidence as you progress through your preceptorship.

You will only be signed off for preceptorship if you have completed a minimum of 780 additional midwifery hours after your 6m fixed term contract and all other competencies and requirements have been completed.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Clinical Duties

• Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based midwifery assessment care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for women and babies is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• To act as advocate for women within the area, to ensure a woman centred approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• To ensure that mothers and babies receive high quality evidence based care and a positive patient experience, respecting their individual needs, preferences, cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Recognise, avoid and report situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
• Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise the significance of clinical observations made, and use them to develop and initiate midwifery assessments and devise a plan of care, escalating where appropriate.
• Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a mother and baby’s clinical care and wellbeing.