Job summary An opportunity has come up for an experienced midwife to join one of our established community teams. Are you a forward thinking, experienced midwife who wants a new challenge? Are you passionate about change and have excellent leadership skills? We are looking for a Community Team Leader to support our community midwifery service. You will act as the key point of contact for community staff and the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring provision of high quality, effective midwifery services, providing leadership to staff and expert clinical midwifery advice. You will manage the midwifery staff to ensure the smooth running of the service and be a lead professional for the area in partnership with women, plan and implement individualised midwifery led care packages. Main duties of the job Responsible for the day to day co-ordination of a Community Midwifery Team acting as the key point of contact for staff, members of the multidisciplinary team and patients. Ensuring the 24 hour provision of a high quality, effective midwifery service, providing leadership to staff and expert clinical midwifery advice. Manage midwifery and support staff and the clinical area to ensure the smooth running of the service. As the lead professional for low risk pregnancies, in partnership with women, plan and implement individualised midwifery-led care packages About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 289-SC-16 Job locations Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Job description Job responsibilities PROFESSIONAL To observe NMC rules and guidance, ensuring these are adhered to by all staff. To foster and develop a working environment within which midwives can work as autonomous practitioners, accountable for their practice and in accordance with the NMC Rules and Code of Practice (2015). To development trust policies and protocols pertaining to midwifery practice and maternity care. Implement Trust and local policies and contribute to any proposed changes to midwifery working practices or procedures To monitor and maintain good standards of care within maternity services to implement recommendations from government or professional bodies in relation to maternity care. To develop and maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and colleagues. CLINICAL As the lead professional for low risk pregnancies, in partnership with women, plan and implement individualised midwifery-led care packages, continually assessing, analysing and determining appropriate courses of action. Lead and coordinate the provision of high-quality evidence-based midwifery care and advice throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, in a variety of settings including hospital, community and home. Support women in their choice of home birth, and when necessary support women and staff with 'outside of guidance' requests. To act as an advocate for women and in partnership with them, support their choices for birth whilst planning and implementing care in partnership with the multi -disciplinary team, continually assessing and determining appropriate courses of action. MANAGEMENT Take responsibility for the day to day management and daily running of the Community services ensuring that high quality care is delivered and maintained at all times. Ensure that all adverse clinical risks are recorded and reported using the appropriate incident reporting system and forms. To ensure that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24 hour period. To reassess the staffing rosters in the light of unexpected absences and adjust accordingly to meet the needs of the service. LEADERSHIP To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills, including motivation of staff and change management To instil confidence and vision in team members, whilst supporting and leading them in excellent service provision, with the woman and her family at the heart of the process. To promote and provide empowering and professional leadership to all colleagues and staff members. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. Job description Job responsibilities PROFESSIONAL To observe NMC rules and guidance, ensuring these are adhered to by all staff. To foster and develop a working environment within which midwives can work as autonomous practitioners, accountable for their practice and in accordance with the NMC Rules and Code of Practice (2015). To development trust policies and protocols pertaining to midwifery practice and maternity care. Implement Trust and local policies and contribute to any proposed changes to midwifery working practices or procedures To monitor and maintain good standards of care within maternity services to implement recommendations from government or professional bodies in relation to maternity care. To develop and maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and colleagues. CLINICAL As the lead professional for low risk pregnancies, in partnership with women, plan and implement individualised midwifery-led care packages, continually assessing, analysing and determining appropriate courses of action. Lead and coordinate the provision of high-quality evidence-based midwifery care and advice throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, in a variety of settings including hospital, community and home. Support women in their choice of home birth, and when necessary support women and staff with 'outside of guidance' requests. To act as an advocate for women and in partnership with them, support their choices for birth whilst planning and implementing care in partnership with the multi -disciplinary team, continually assessing and determining appropriate courses of action. MANAGEMENT Take responsibility for the day to day management and daily running of the Community services ensuring that high quality care is delivered and maintained at all times. Ensure that all adverse clinical risks are recorded and reported using the appropriate incident reporting system and forms. To ensure that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24 hour period. To reassess the staffing rosters in the light of unexpected absences and adjust accordingly to meet the needs of the service. LEADERSHIP To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills, including motivation of staff and change management To instil confidence and vision in team members, whilst supporting and leading them in excellent service provision, with the woman and her family at the heart of the process. To promote and provide empowering and professional leadership to all colleagues and staff members. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Mentorship qualification Degree level or equivalent experience Registered Midwife Desirable NLS / Examination of the Newborn trained Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification. Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications Experience Essential Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies Facilitate effective team working Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct IT skills Evidence of professional development relevant to the specific role Desirable Evidence of previous management experience Understanding of budgets and dynamics Evidence of comprehensive experience in community Skills and Knowledge Essential Previous comprehensive midwifery experience Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Effective time management for self and others Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Mentorship qualification Degree level or equivalent experience Registered Midwife Desirable NLS / Examination of the Newborn trained Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification. Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications Experience Essential Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies Facilitate effective team working Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct IT skills Evidence of professional development relevant to the specific role Desirable Evidence of previous management experience Understanding of budgets and dynamics Evidence of comprehensive experience in community Skills and Knowledge Essential Previous comprehensive midwifery experience Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Effective time management for self and others 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)