About this role
Job summary
The associate named midwife willsupport the named midwifein providingassurancethat The Trustismeetingits statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of allunbornbabies, infants andchildrenand their familieswho access services within the Trust.
The post holder willplaya key role in supporting he named midwife to drive forward recommendations,actionsand learning form internal and external reviews relevant to maternity and neonatal services.
The post holder will support the named midwife and the wider safeguarding children team in developinganddelivering affective training and supporting delivery of service improvements.
Through fosteringclose relationships with colleagues in maternity and neo-natal unity,and being a visible source of support and advice, the associate named midwife will raise awareness of the safeguarding agenda,promoting safeguarding as a core service within the Trust and communicating the message that safeguarding is "Everyone's responsibility."
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the Named Midwife for Safeguarding to deliver training, supervision, advice and support to staff within the Maternity Services
Review, develop and update policies and procedures and systems
Support the named midwife in attendance at multi-agency safeguarding and child protection meetings
Take a lead role in raising awareness of safeguarding topics, ensuring a visible presence and role modelling good safeguarding practice within maternity services
Support the Named Midwife in sharing and embedding learning from internal and external incidents and reviews, gathering evidence through audit, staff feedback and monitoring of incidents.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife - Registered with the NMC Educated to 1st Degree level or equivalent Continued professional development relevant to safeguarding practice
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and Training Essential
Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and legislation affecting pregnant women, babies and families Sound knowledge of current safeguarding children and domestic abuse agendas, priorities and legislation Knowledge of trauma informed practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences Understanding of how parenting capacity impacts on safety and wellbeing babies and children
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a community midwife Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases, making referrals and analysing risk Experience of supporting victims of domestic abuse Experience of professionally challenging decisions and escalating concerns
Communication and Relationships Essential
Demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills Able to communicate concise and detailed information verbally and written Able to advise other agencies regarding health management of women, unborn babies and children
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)