Midwife- Enhanced Maternity Care Unit

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Midwife- Enhanced Maternity Care Unit The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a midwife to join our Enhanced Maternity Care Unit and Hospital Birth Centre (Delivery Suite). We are looking for a midwife who enjoys providing care for women who are critically ill in the childbearing period as well as labour care for our high risk women. Our co-located Enhanced Maternity Care Unit (EMCU) is a three bed unit inside the delivery suite. Midwives are key to provide excellent care in collaboration with a wide range of healthcare professionals including our Obstetric Medicine Consultants. We are seeking a midwife who has previous experience working in a High Risk setting. Ideally we are looking for a midwife who has completed a HDU midwifery course, however we will consider applications from senior midwives willing to complete the course within a year of employment. Main duties of the job We work as part of a MDT and you will liaise with and receive support from other health care professionals on the ward such as doctors, nurses and more senior midwives. Our Obstetric led labour ward is an exciting place to develop skills in high risk care and you will be expected to work shifts between the obstetric led labour ward and the EMCU. You will be expected to work with the EMCU nurse on shift with you and medical team to plan and deliver care for our most high risk patients during their stay on the labour ward. You will be supported by our practice leaders, our PMA's and PDM team to build on your skills and confidence as you progress through your midwifery career. About us Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital have opportunities for training and education developments, cycle to work scheme, sports and social club, flexible working, family and childcare support, staff psychologists, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), travel season ticket loans, salary sacrifice schemes, long service awards and plenty more activities! Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a inc HCA (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 196-NM14248-W Job locations St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The successful midwife will provide high quality and effective care to women who have chosen to have NHS care during their pregnancy journey, ensuring that all families are cared for compassionately and sensitively. The midwife will ensure that families are cared for appropriately in a timely manner and have individualised plans of care that are documented and agr