Job description
Job summaryBand 5 student midwife post. You will be a registered nurse with the NMC and will undertake the Shortened Midwifery Programme at Middlesex University. Start date 14th September 2026, ending on the 14th May 2028. Your placement site is Royal Free Hospital. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
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 within these contexts.
Midwives of the 21st century practice within dynamic, rapidly changing and diverse contexts and require personal, academic and professional skills to practice in an optimum way.
During the 20 month course, time will be split between Middlesex University and Royal Free London NHS Trust, Royal Free Hospital site.
On starting the course you will have:o Diploma in Adult Nursing
Adult nurse NMC registrationProven post registration experienceHold a Diploma in Higher Education or Degree or accreditation using AP (E) L.
Students applying for this post must have IELTS 7.0 and maths and English or equivalents and be a qualified nurse for one year registered with the NMC.
We will be applying for references via e-mail therefore, could you please ensure that correct e-mail addresses are provided for your referees before submitting your application form. Middlesex University will require an Academic reference; this should be from the University where you obtained your nursing diploma.
For information on Middlesex University, Programme Leader (Shortened Midwifery Programme)
Please note that all correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
- Proven post registration experience.
- Completion of a Research Awareness course
Essential
- 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.
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.
- Has knowledge of Trust's Policies and Procedures
Essential
- Is willing to work in all areas
- Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
- Is able to undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
- Satisfactory CRB check
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Adult Nursing
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs includes English and maths or ILETS 7.0
- Proven post registration experience.
- Completion of a Research Awareness course
Essential
- 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.
Essential
- Worked in a variety of settings utilising all life skills or transferable skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional Midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of inter-agency working i.e. Child Protection and Domestic Violence.
- Has knowledge of Trust's Policies and Procedures
Essential
- Is willing to work in all areas
- Is in good general health and fit for the post as assessed by Occupational Health.
- Is able to undertake all duties of a midwifery student in the hospital and community setting.
- Satisfactory CRB check
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- NW3 2QG
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Published at
- 18-07-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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