Band 5 Student Midwife University of Hertfordshire clinical placement


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,781 Mid point band 5 with no unsociable hours payments
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnet, EN5 3DJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Band 5 student midwife on the 21.5 month shortenedBSc /Master of Midwifery (MMid)Shortened Programme at the University of Hertfordshire

We are recruiting Adult nurses to become student midwives and registered midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The course is funded by NHS England, paying your tuition fees and offering salary support at mid band 5 with no enhancements. You will be learning to provide midwifery care in a variety of settings under direct supervision of a midwife practice supervisor. You will attend the University of Hertfordshire for theoretical teaching.

The 21.5 month full time, BSc /Master of Midwifery (MMID) Shortened Programme at the University of Hertfordshire commences on the4thJanuary 2027, concludes on the 1stSeptember 2028. You will be employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course.

Programme requirements to apply for the course

• Active Adult Nursing Registration (NMC Registration)

• Diploma or degree in Adult Nursing

• Proven post registration experience

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalencies or IELTS 7.

To apply for the MMID you need to have achieved 2:1 or above in your nursing degree and commit to attending all shift patterns, days nights and weekends.

Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and their babies under direct supervision of midwives which:

• Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, babies and their families.

• Are made in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and women.

• Are ethical

• Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement.

• Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes.

Care for and monitor women during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care.

• Antenatal

• Intrapartum

• Postnatal

Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and other care providers during the antenatal period which

• Are appropriate for women’s assessed needs, context and culture

• Promote their continuing health and well-being

• Are evidence-based.

• Are consistent with the management of risk.

• Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use.

Refer women who would benefit from the skills and knowledge of other individuals:

• To an individual who is likely to have the requisite skills and experience to assist.

• At the earliest possible time

• Supported by accurate, legible and complete information which contains the reasoning behind making the referral and describes their needs and preferences.

· Attend university theory and complete academic work.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

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