Midwifery Sister

Role: Midwifery Sister

Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children , Central London

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts
: 12.5 hour shifts between Monday-Sunday (long days, nights & weekends)

Contract type:
Temporary Contract to cover Maternity Leave until 31st October 2027

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

• Please note, the advert will close on 29th September 2026. Last applications by midnight on 28th September 2026. Assessment and interviews are being held for this post on Thursday 8th October at The Portland Hospital *

We have an exciting opportunity for a Midwifery Sister to join the Midwifery team at The Portland Hospital currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 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 you with 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 a Midwifery Sister, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient management of the maternity department. You will provide expert clinical care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services, while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The role involves coordinating daily operations, offering guidance and support to the multidisciplinary team, and overseeing the care delivered by both registered and non-registered staff.

In collaboration with the Maternity Matron and Women's Services Manager, you will contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and quality assurance, while supporting staff development and education.

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.

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Demonstrable knowledge and a minimum of 3 years’ experience practising as a Midwife
• Teaching and mentoring experience with ENB 997 or equivalent
• Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support
• Safeguarding Level 3 training
• Excellent understanding of clinical governance and experience with audits and action plans

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 Midwifery Sister 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…