Senior Staff Midwife

Location: Greater London

Role:
Senior Staff Midwife Site:
The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, Central London.

Hours:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Sunday

Shifts:

12.5 hour shifts (Long days/nights/Weekends), 13 long days over the month

Salary:
Band 6 competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
* Please note, the advert will close on Wednesday 26th August. Last applications to be submitted by midnight on Tuesday 25th August. Assessment and interviews are being held at The Portland Hospital, dates to be confirmed
* We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Midwife to join The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering 1,500 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers. Both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity care is available, and our aim is to provide all the support you need during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.

Women’s health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and counsellors, with an emphasis on privacy and dignity.

As the Staff Midwife, you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high-quality care within the maternity setting. You will work within the midwifery team to provide antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care to all women during their inpatient stay and work alongside Obstetric Consultants colleagues to support Consultant Led Care within the maternity service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Midwife with recent labour ward/birth suite experience to join a fantastic team.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

NMC Registered Midwife Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within a UK hospital setting

Demonstratable experience within delivery suite/labour ward in last 6-12 months

Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support Teaching and mentoring experience

Competent at cannulation

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Midwife you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear…