Fetal Wellbeing Midwife London

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Maternity Education Team at University College London Hospitals as a Fetal Wellbeing Midwife.

This specialist role is central to supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care through education, clinical leadership, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Working alongside midwives, obstetricians and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will lead the development and delivery of fetal wellbeing education programmes, support competency development in fetal surveillance and promote evidence-based practice across Maternity Services.

As a visible clinical leader, you will work within clinical areas to support staff in the assessment and management of fetal wellbeing, facilitate reflective learning and contribute to improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies.

This role is ideal for an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with expertise in fetal monitoring, a passion for education and workforce development, and a commitment to improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

If you are enthusiastic about education, professional development, and improving outcomes for women, babies, and families, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of maternity education.

Main duties of the job

The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will provide specialist leadership in fetal surveillance, fetal monitoring education and patient safety across Maternity Services. Working as part of the Maternity Education Team, the post holder will:

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of fetal wellbeing and fetal monitoring education programmes.
• Support midwives, obstetricians and maternity staff to develop and maintain competence in fetal surveillance, clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence, providing real-time support, coaching and education within maternity clinical areas.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary teaching sessions, CTG workshops, mandatory training and reflective learning activities.
• Lead and support audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives relating to fetal wellbeing and intrapartum care.
• Support learning from incidents, investigations and case reviews, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Contribute to the development of local policies, guidance and clinical standards relating to fetal wellbeing and patient safety.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for women, birthing people and babies.

We are looking for a motivated, innovative and experienced midwife with expert knowledge of fetal surveillance and CTG interpretation, excellent communication skills and a passion for education, service improvement and patient safety.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-8228712

Job locations: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife provides specialist leadership for fetal wellbeing education, training, quality improvement and patient safety across Maternity Services. Working as part of the Maternity Education Team, the post holder will lead educational programmes that enhance staff competence in fetal surveillance, fetal monitoring and clinical decision-making.

The role combines clinical practice, workforce development, governance and service improvement responsibilities. The post holder will provide expert advice, support the development of policies and standards, undertake audit and quality assurance activities, facilitate learning from incidents and maintain a visible clinical presence to support staff in practice.

Through education, leadership and collaboration, the Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will promote evidence-based practice, support safe and effective care, and contribute to improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Leadership qualification or equivalent leadership experience.

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification and experience supporting learning in practice.
• Recognised teaching or education qualification.
• NLS, PROMPT, ALSO or equivalent instructor qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to education, leadership or clinical practice.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within maternity services.
• Expert knowledge and experience of fetal surveillance and CTG interpretation across maternity settings.
• Experience of supporting learning, assessment and professional development in practice.
• Experience in the design, delivery or evaluation of education and training programmes.
• Experience leading or supporting practice change and quality improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of audit, governance, investigation or incident review processes
• Participation in regional or national professional networks.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse information and use data to support quality improvement and patient safety.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Competent IT and digital skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Commitment to continuous personal, professional and leadership development.
• Ability to support others through change and promote a positive learning culture.
• Ability to support others through change and promote a positive learning culture.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet service needs, including working across clinical areas and supporting education delivery.
• Willingness to provide clinical support during periods of increased acuity and operational pressure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB, United Kingdom

Employer's website:

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Midwife for Education
Lianne Phipps
lianne.phipps1@nhs.net

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.