Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Fetal Surveillance Midwife

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will:

Lead on improving the standard of intrapartum risk assessment and fetal monitoring, as per element 4 of the Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle: effective fetal monitoring during labour

To contribute to the ongoing implementation of physiological Cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation. Support and work with the Inpatient Matron and Lead Midwife for Safety and Transformation, to ensure that fetal monitoring training and implementation of 'in action' learning is aimed at equipping midwives and doctors to improve their knowledge and competence in CTG interpretation and assessing fetal wellbeing.

The post holder is expected to work flexibly across all locations of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

  • To lead on improving the standard of intrapartum risk assessment and fetal monitoring, as per element 4 of the Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle: effective fetal monitoring during labour.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of a comprehensive training and competency testing package to give assurance that all staff responsible for fetal assessment and wellbeing are competent. Deliver the fetal monitoring training package to the MDT as required
  • Support and work with the labour ward matrons, patient safety team and obstetric fetal monitoring and labour ward leads to ensure that fetal monitoring training and implementation of 'in action' learning is aimed at equipping midwives and doctors to improve their knowledge and competence in CTG interpretation and assessing fetal wellbeing
  • Ensure staff are assessing fetal well-being in the context of the woman's health, pregnancy, gestation and stage of labour.
  • Ensure staff can intelligently auscultate the fetal heart in labour in the midwifery led unit and at home and increase confidence in staff auscultating the fetal heart intermittently
  • Develop midwives' competence and understanding of ST-Analysis
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of a comprehensive training and competency testing package to give assurance that all staff responsible for fetal assessment and wellbeing are competent. Deliver the fetal monitoring training package to the MDT as required

About us

We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).

Epsom and St Helier have around 3,800 births annually. Acute and planned maternity services are offered across to hospital sites (Epsom General Hospital and St Helier Hospital) as well as in the community setting. Both units have a birth centre adjacent to Labour Ward.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7302544-UB-RB-Y

Job locations

Cross site

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Epsom/Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description for further information and main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description for further information and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • First degree or significant equivalent clinical experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work towards further development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audit/presenting audit findings
  • Evidence of working across all areas of Midwifery, including Labour ward and birth centre

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an Education team role or teaching experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good understanding of fetal surveillance, including fetal physiology
  • Knowledge of Safety actions in relation to CNST

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent clinical midwifery skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience using digital Maternity systems (e.g. Badgernet, CERNER)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • First degree or significant equivalent clinical experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work towards further development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audit/presenting audit findings
  • Evidence of working across all areas of Midwifery, including Labour ward and birth centre

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an Education team role or teaching experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good understanding of fetal surveillance, including fetal physiology
  • Knowledge of Safety actions in relation to CNST

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent clinical midwifery skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience using digital Maternity systems (e.g. Badgernet, CERNER)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Epsom/Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Epsom/Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Midwife for Clinical Governance and Assurance

Laura Rowe

laura.rowe4@nhs.net

07920708780

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7302544-UB-RB-Y

Job locations

Cross site

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Epsom/Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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