This post is for internationally trained midwives who currently reside in the UK and have not yet sat their NMC OSCE but have passed their OET (if needed) and CBT. The successful candidates will be recruited at a band 4 working under the supervision of a UK NMC Registrant, once successfully on the NMC Register the candidate will be uplifted to band 5 as per agenda for change model. The 18-month programme is broken down into 6 months as a pre-preceptorship midwife followed by a 12-month preceptorship programme.
During the pre-preceptorship period you will be supported to prepare for OSCE exam and focus on adapting to key midwifery skills such as waterbirth, epidural care, neonatal care and fetal monitoring.

To meet the criteria for this post, candidates must have a Valid CBT with at least 6 months before expiration and, if the NMC requires it from your country of training, English Language (IELTs/OET) to minimum NMC Standards (with at least 6 months before expiration):

• IELTS - At least 7 for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least 6.5 for writing.
• OET - At least grade B (350 or above) for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least grade C+ (300 or above) for writing

Interviews will encompass a written and clinical assessment followed by a panel interview, all stages of assessment are based on core midwifery knowledge and skills. Following a successful offer, sponsorship can be provided if required to work.
1. To actively participate in all activities, training and learning opportunities to achieve UK NMC Registration in a timely manner
2. To actively participate in and complete the UCLH Preceptorship programme which aligns to CapitalMidwife programme and the National Preceptorship Framework.
3. To be able to support the maternity service needs in a full time capacity; including days and nights, Monday-Sunday including bank holidays as required
4. To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines as a midwife with facilitation for a defined group of women and their babies with minimal supervision in all Maternity Care settings.
5. The assessment of care and health education needs of women and their babies
6. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.
7. To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing Midwifery strategy:
8. Reviewing midwifery practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
9. Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
10. To participate in training programmes as appropriate.
11. To promote and maintain effective communication.
12. Create a supportive blame-free environment for staff and women
13. To teach, lead and manage qualified and other staff, including students and support staff
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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Please refer the Job description for details