Job Description

Although this position is a 24 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 24 months.
Fully Funded Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery (Band 5 Salary)
Train as a midwife with a fully funded two-year Postgraduate Diploma, in partnership with London South Bank University (LSBU) and Newham University Hospital. You'll earn a Band 5 salary, gain hands-on experience, and have your tuition fees (9,535/year) fully covered.This full-time, 2-year programme is 50% clinical placement at Newham and 50% academic study at LSBU. It prepares registered Adult Nurses (NMC Level 1) to become autonomous, confident midwives.
Entry Criteria
NMC-registered Adult Nurse
UK Bachelor's degree (min 2:2) or DipHE with Level 6 study
6+ months UK clinical experience
Meet IELTS (7.0 overall) or OET (Grade B) requirements
Alternatives accepted per NMC language guidance
Eligibility
International applicants welcome
Student visa required if applicable (work visas not accepted)
Before You Apply
Full-time study requires commitment
Consider financial/personal impact
Apply to only one Barts Health Trust site
Process
Provide accurate referee emails
LSBU requires academic reference
Offer subject to recruitment, enrolment, OH & DBS checks
Main duties of the job
Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women which:o Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babiesand their families.o Are made in partnership with women
Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-basedadvice and support on baby and self-care.o Antenatalo Intrapartumo Postnatal
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
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
35,763 to 43,466 a year per annum inc pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7367071NUH
Job locations
Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
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
Experience
Essential

• Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
• At least 6 months post qualification clinical working experience as an adult nurse on the NMC register in the UK

• A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC;
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:2: with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6

• Completion of a Research Awareness course

• Current knowledge of Midwifery practice.
• Awareness of latest Government indicatives' around Maternity/Midwifery
• Good standard of written and verbal communication at all times

• IT skills
• Can demonstrate application of theory to practice.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Can demonstrate forward thinking approach to care
• Demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Can demonstrate robust verbal and written skills
• Can demonstrate reflective practice

• Is willing to work in and travel to all places of work
• Able to work rotational shifts i.e. days/nights/weekends/bank holidays
• Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
• Can undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
• Satisfactory DBS check

• Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
• At least 6 months post qualification clinical working experience as an adult nurse on the NMC register in the UK

• A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC;
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:2: with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6

• Completion of a Research Awareness course

• Current knowledge of Midwifery practice.
• Awareness of latest Government indicatives' around Maternity/Midwifery
• Good standard of written and verbal communication at all times

• IT skills
• Can demonstrate application of theory to practice.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Can demonstrate forward thinking approach to care
• Demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Can demonstrate robust verbal and written skills
• Can demonstrate reflective practice

• Is willing to work in and travel to all places of work
• Able to work rotational shifts i.e. days/nights/weekends/bank holidays
• Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
• Can undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
• Satisfactory DBS check