Midwife Community Engagement and Equity

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Equity

Collaborate with VCSE organisations, maternity services, and community stakeholders to address disparities in maternal health for minoritised women and birthing people.

Engage with local communities to understand and address barriers to accessing maternity services.

Promote continuity of carer and build trusting relationships with underserved families.

Act as a role model for inclusive, respectful, and equitable care, advocating for diverse voices in maternity care.

Support staff with safeguarding and complex cases, ensuring timely escalation and culturally sensitive responses.

Parent Education Leadership

Lead and deliver a full parent education programme customised to meet the needs of the population.

Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parent education programme.

Act as a visible point of contact for parents-to-be and staff regarding parent education.

Deliver excellence in care by utilising resources effectively to ensure high standards of education and support.

Provide information and learning materials, including via social media and external-facing Trust webpages.

Support women and birthing people to develop personalised birth plans.

Provide learning opportunities for student midwives and allied health professionals.

Inclusive Education Delivery

Facilitate culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal education sessions in community settings.

Deliver planned antenatal sessions at Maternity Circles across Bradford, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

Strengthen referral pathways between midwifery services, Family Hubs, and specialist services.

Co design and deliver inclusive maternity care and outreach initiatives with community leaders.

Support implementation of the Maternity Circles model to improve holistic care.

Quality Improvement & Advocacy

Continuously monitor service provision through patient feedback and audits.

Respond appropriately to feedback, recognising implications for service improvement.

Provide informal learning and awareness-raising around cultural competence and inclusive practice.

Maintain clear boundaries around clinical responsibilities, ensuring safe and accountable practice.

Communication & Working Relationships

Communicate effectively with women, families, and professionals, including in community languages where possible.

Build strong partnerships with community leaders, VCSE organisations, and healthcare providers.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and interagency collaboration.

Provide culturally sensitive information to empower informed decision-making.

Special Working Conditions

Work across hospital, community, and home settings, including evenings and weekends as required.

Travel to community venues and participate in outreach activities.

Engage with diverse communities and adapt care to meet cultural and linguistic needs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• In depth understanding of maternity care and public health in pregnancy.
• Knowledge of health inequalities and barriers to care for minoritised women.
• Knowledge of the Maternity Circles model and integrated care systems.

Desirable

• Training in trauma informed care or cultural safety.
• Awareness of digital inclusion strategies and community health literacy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in public health, health promotion, or community midwifery.

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

Bevan Community Benefit Society

Address

14 Piccadilly

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD1 3LS

Employer's website

https://wearebevan.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)