Job Title: Student Midwife
Agency: Barts Health NHS Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 38,488 – 46,852 £ / Year
Job summary
The 24 Month BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme at the London South Bank 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 in September 2065.
During the 24 Month course, time will be split between London South Bank University (LSBU) and the Royal London Hospital.
To apply for the course, you will have the following;
An active Adult Nursing Registration (NMC Registration)
Bachelor’s degree in Adult Nursing with a minimum of 2:2
Proven post-registration experience in a Nursing setting in the UK.
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.
The London South Bank University will require an employment reference from your most recent employer.
Main duties of the job
- Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery course at London South Bank University (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 evidence-based midwives, capable of delivering effective personalised quality care for mothers, birthing people and their families in any context.
- 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 two-year course, time will be spent 50% with London South Bank University Southwark and 50% with Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital
- This course can open an exciting career in Midwifery with a diverse range of opportunities to enhance your future career.
Please complete one application to the hospital of your first choice. Should a hospital be oversubscribed, successful applicants may be offered an alternative hospital. Multiple applications will only be offered one interview, and any other application will be rejected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2:2, with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6
- For applicants for whom English is not their first language, they must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent, with not less than 7.0 in the listening, speaking and reading sections and not less than 6.5 in the writing section for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) at the time of application OR for the Occupational English Test (OET), they must achieve a minimum grade of B overall or equivalent, with not less than a B in listening, reading and speaking and a C+ in writing.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant CPD courses
Experience
Essential
- A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC and 6- months post-registration experience in an adult nursing setting in the UK.
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.
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: 05 October 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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