About this role
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Equity Midwife to lead and coordinate our maternity equity programme across Frimley Health. This exciting new role will play a key part in reducing inequalities in maternity care, improving outcomes and experiences for women and birthing people from underserved communities, and supporting the delivery of national maternity priorities. Working across both sites and with a wide range of internal and external partners, the post holder will help ensure maternity services are inclusive, culturally safe and responsive to the needs of our local population. The role includes both leadership and clinical responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
Lead and coordinate the Trust's maternity equity work programme and associated action plans. Support the implementation of national maternity equity recommendations and guidance. Identify and address inequalities in access, experience and outcomes through data analysis, service improvement and partnership working. Develop strong relationships with service users, community groups, voluntary organisations and system partners to support meaningful co-production. Deliver education and support to maternity staff on culturally safe and inclusive care. Monitor progress against equity objectives and report outcomes through governance structures. Provide clinical leadership and support safe, effective care during allocated clinical shifts.
About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife (NMC) Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant qualification Practice assessor / practice supervisor or equivalent mentorship qualification Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development relevant to maternity practice and leadership
Desirable
Leadership or quality improvement training Study at Level 7 or working towards a postgraduate qualification Training in cultural safety, health inequalities, public health or inclusion Training in community engagement, co-production or service improvement methodologies
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration midwifery experience, including experience working autonomously and coordinating care in a clinical setting Experience of supporting practice development, quality improvement or change within maternity services Experience of presenting or communicating complex or sensitive information to staff, women and families, or partner agencies Experience of working with diverse communities or groups who may experience health inequalities
Desirable
Experience of using data, audit findings or service user feedback to inform improvements in care
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good understanding of maternity inequalities and relevant national maternity and equity guidance Knowledge of culturally safe care, personalised care, public health principles and reducing inequalities in outcomes and experience Ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work autonomously within agreed parameters
Desirable
Good organisational and project support skills
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cross-site: Frimley Park Hospital & Wexham Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road & Wexham Street
Frimley, Camberley & Slough
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)