Student Midwife
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is a fully funded, two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery program, allowing you to earn a Band 5 salary while studying. University fees are covered, and the program aims to develop competent, autonomous midwives. Time is split between London South Bank University and clinical placements at Whipps Cross Hospital. Applicants must be registered Adult Nurses with at least 6 months post-qualification experience and a Bachelor's degree.
Essential criteria
- 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
- 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
- Current knowledge of Midwifery practice
- Awareness of latest Government indicatives' around Maternity/Midwifery
- Good standard of written and verbal communication at all times
- Other
- Is willing to work in and travel to all places of work.
- Able to work rotational shifts ie days/nights/weekends/ban k holidays
- 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 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
- 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
- Current knowledge of Midwifery practice
- Awareness of latest Government indicatives' around Maternity/Midwifery
- Good standard of written and verbal communication at all times
- Other
- Is willing to work in and travel to all places of work.
- Able to work rotational shifts ie days/nights/weekends/ban k holidays
- 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 DBS check.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain a fully funded qualification and step into the rewarding world of Midwifery--all while earning a Band 5 salary. University fees are also fully paid for this course, allowing you to gain a qualification and earn a salary at the same time with reduced financial pressures.
The two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery aims to produce competent, caring, autonomous and evidenced-based midwives, capable of delivering effective personalised quality care for mothers, birthing people and their families in any context.
During the two-year course, time will be spent 50% with London South Bank University Southwark and 50% on placement at Whipps Cross Hospital.
This application is for Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Kindly review the full advert and JD on attached documents.
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for this programme applicants will need to meet the following entry criteria:
A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC;
A Bachelor's degree wi
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