Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to lead on the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 3 (SBLCBv3). We are looking for a midwife who has experience of implementing and managing a programme with key deliverables. The midwife must have excellent communication skills, work well under pressure and be able to prioritise work to timescales. We are working towards continuous development of our services to meet the maternity transformation agenda and this role is key. The midwife must have a philosophy of woman-centred care and good knowledge of the SBLCBv3.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership
Act as a clinical role model for effective clinical leadership, enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives around Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle.
Work collaboratively with other professional groups to maximise development opportunities and inter-professional learning opportunities.
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to:
Communicate with the key stakeholders to maximise the success of SBLCBv3.
Provide timely and accurate progress reports to all stakeholders.
In collaboration with other senior midwives and midwifery managers contribute to providing and collecting evidence for achievement of SBLCBv3 at all levels, specifically in relation to standards where the care bundle requires evidence/audits to support the Trusts compliance and submission to the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS).
Work closely with the Consultant Midwife for Public Health, the Education Lead Midwife and the Quality and Safety Lead Midwife to achieve key deliverables.
Work closely with the MNVP to listen to service user feedback and target improvement work in line with SBLCBv3.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7438357RLH-A
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration at Band 6
• oevidence of continuing education
• oEducated to degree level
• oSSSA or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Experience at band 6.
• Understanding of audit and how to present findings.
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience in all midwifery practice
• Sound knowledge of MIS & SBLCBv3.
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of information governance
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines, whilst monitoring the quality of own and others work.
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Understanding and application of human factors
• Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
• Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team and under deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Be motivated and exercise own initiative
• Good computer/ IT skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
• Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
• Clear understanding and application of professional accountability, responsibility, and confidentiality

Desirable

• Proven competency in suturing, cannulation, IV administration, epidurals, water birth, adult, and neonatal resuscitation

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration at Band 6
• oevidence of continuing education
• oEducated to degree level
• oSSSA or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Experience at band 6.
• Understanding of audit and how to present findings.
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience in all midwifery practice
• Sound knowledge of MIS & SBLCBv3.
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of information governance
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines, whilst monitoring the quality of own and others work.
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Understanding and application of human factors
• Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
• Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team and under deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Be motivated and exercise own initiative
• Good computer/ IT skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
• Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
• Clear understanding and application of professional accountability, responsibility, and confidentiality

Desirable

• Proven competency in suturing, cannulation, IV administration, epidurals, water birth, adult, and neonatal resuscitation

Skills Required