Student Midwife: Sponsorship Available

Barts Health NHS Trust

Job Summary

The 20 Month BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme at Middlesex University aims to produce competent, caring, research and evidence-based midwives, capable of delivering effective woman-centred care for mothers and their families. This full-time programme commences September 2065.

During the 20 Month course, time will be split between the Middlesex University, Hendon and The Royal London.

In order to apply for the course, you will have:

Active Adult Nursing Registration (NMC Registration)

Diploma or degree in Adult Nursing

Proven post registration experience

GCSE Maths and English or equivalencies or IELTS 7.0

Students applying for this funded training post (bottom point band 5) should note that HEE are paying tuition fees.

We will be applying for references via e-mail, therefore, please ensure that correct e-mail addresses are provided for your referees before submitting your application.

Middlesex University will require an employment reference from your most recent employer.

 

Main duties of the job

To attain a registered midwifery qualification

To communicate effectively with women and their families throughout the preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages under the supervision of the Registered Midwife (Practice Supervisor/Assessor).

To diagnose pregnancy, assess and monitor women holistically throughout the preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages through the use of a range of assessment methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive conclusions under the supervision of the Registered Midwife.

To work towards the midwifery standards of proficiency that is contained in the Electronic Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement

To work towards achieving experience under supervision of the activities of the midwife as outlined in the European Union Midwives Directive (80/155/EEC Article 4) and the NMC (2019) standards of proficiencies for student midwives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/ Diploma in Adult Nursing . 120 Level 4 credits and 60 level 5 credits
  • IELTs level 7 or equivalent
  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant CPD courses

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in a nursing setting

Desirable

  • Experience within a maternity setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
  • Able to prioritise care appropriately.
  • Understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.
  • Understanding of the principles of EDI within maternity

Desirable

  • Has knowledge of Trust’s Policies and Procedures
  • Understanding of governance and evidence-based practice.

Disclosure 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 24 June 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.