About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, solutions-focused and detail oriented midwifery leader, who can support and deputise for the Consultant Midwife for Public Health and Safeguarding.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to step into a consultant midwife post or other public health leadership role in the future, with a chance to learn and develop in a well-supported environment.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to support and deputise for the Consultant Midwife for Public Health and Safeguarding with the activities associated with that role. The post requires collaborative multidisciplinary and interagency work across professional boundaries in health and social care in the City of London, Hackney, Waltham Forest and other local authorities as required. This post is designed to help maintain the midwifery contribution to the public health agenda for women who have maternity care or give birth at Homerton hospital. Together with the Consultant Midwife, the postholder will lead on the services for vulnerable pregnant women and the unborn in clinical practice by influencing the delivery of safe and high-quality maternity care within Homerton services. Through the enactment of innovative strategies and collaborative working, ensure women with complex social needs benefit fully from a multi-disciplinary approach to their care to bring elements of normality to their care pathway regardless of lead carer. The postholder will provide strategic safeguarding midwifery leadership for City and Hackney and represent midwifery on appropriate safeguarding fora including Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) To work closely with and support the specialist midwives and public health midwives who have a focus on working with vulnerable pregnant women and their families.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Qualifications Registered Midwife Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Public Health qualification Approved child protection supervision course
Experience Essential
Expertise in all aspects of Midwifery, particularly skills associated with community based care and leading teams Use of evidence in practice Can demonstrate professional leadership and influencing skills Negotiating skills Teaching skills Research and audit skills Report writing IT and presentation skills Data analysis skills
Desirable
Evidence of collaborative working across health and social services Ability to facilitate change
Skills/Abilities Essential
Substantial midwifery practice which must include work at senior level Extensive experience in Midwifery - especially that of working with psychosocially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups Experience of managing and resolving complex safeguarding situations Clinical teaching Experience of service development Experience of change management
Desirable
Project management and innovation
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge /understanding of confidentiality issues and information sharing guidance Detailed knowledge of current midwifery issues Excellent understanding of the public health agenda for midwives A comprehensive knowledge of child protection/safeguarding systems and processes Comprehensive understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care Excellent understanding of wider NHS agenda and drivers for change Understanding of research and assessing evidence
Desirable
Counselling techniques
Other attributes Essential
Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook Able to formulate complex plans and strategies and articulate them in a professional manner online or in multiple formats. Able to manage own time / workload and guide others priorities workloads Able to articulate vision for maternity services Knowledge and understanding of the Consultant Midwife role and where it fits in the organisation
Other Essential
Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act Understanding of the Trust values Must demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude to those experiencing complex psycho-social lives Committed to service and professional development
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)