Lead Midwife For Elective C.S and Induction of Labour

Overview

Come and Join our friendly midwifery team at St Mary''s Hospital, Paddington, London.We have an exciting opportunity for a band 7 lead midwife to join our well established midwifery team looking after elective C-section and induction of labour (IOL) clients. We would like to improve the experience for such clients within our unit.As a senior clinical leader you will be responsible for the safe, effective and woman centred care within our maternity department. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure high standards of care, clinical governance and adherence to national and local guidelines. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal colleagues to provide clear clinical leadership and expertise. You will oversee the planning, coordination and implementation of evidence-based care pathways, ensuring safe escalation, timely decision making and a positive experience for our service users.This role requires a highly motivated and experienced senior midwife with strong leadership, communication and decision making skills. As the lead midwife, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of induction and elective C-section services, ensuring safety, quality and compassion remain at the heart of our maternity service. You will be conducting audits and analysis of service performance, patient outcomes, and feedback to identify areas for improvement and sustainability.

Responsibilities

You will be required to care for the women/birthing people admitted for elective C-section/IOL as an autonomous practitioner.

This will involve liaising with the obstetric team and working closely with the labour ward coordinator.

You will manage the daily IOL and elective C-section admissions, ensuring the clients are accommodated according to their clinical priority. You will be conducting individual risk assessments to ensure an appropriate place for each induction and priority for elective C-sections.

You will be competent in providing the necessary care and advice to the women under your care depending on their needs and carry out total midwifery care during the whole period of admission. We expect you to have a sound knowledge of all areas of midwifery practice.

You will be working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety of both mothers and babies.

About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You\''ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

BenefitsBenefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

DetailsDate posted: 27 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-WCCS-2134

Job locations: St Mary\''s Hospital, London, W2 1NY

Qualification and experienceEducation

Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife

Evidence of continuing professional development

Mentorship qualification

Desirable

Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications

NLS

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification

Experience

Minimum of 3 years as a Band 6 midwife

Recent experience in an intrapartum setting

Knowledge and experience of risk management

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using Datix

Evidence of previous management experience

Evidence of initiating and implementing quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Ability to lead a team

Previous comprehensive midwifery experience including the ability to facilitate high risk and low risk birth

Excellence in competencies (suturing, cannulation, venepuncture etc)

Ability to foster a positive learning environment

OtherDisclosure 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer detailsEmployer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: St Mary\''s Hospital, London, W2 1NY

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