Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
We are seeking an experienced and
motivated midwife to join our Safeguarding Team as the Named Midwife for
Safeguarding. This is a pivotal role ensuring the highest standards of
safeguarding practice for women, children, and families.
As the Named Midwife for
Safeguarding, you will:
Provide expert advice, training,
supervision, and leadership to maternity staff to ensure vulnerable pregnant
women, babies, and families receive high-quality, evidence-based protection
from harm.
Work closely with other
professionals and agencies to develop policies, monitor care, and ensure
statutory duties are met, with a particular focus on domestic abuse, substance
misuse, and complex needs. Act as a key safeguarding lead within maternity services,
supporting staff in managing complex cases and promoting a Think Family
approach.
You will be part of a supportive
safeguarding team committed to continuous improvement and innovation. This role
offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real
difference to the safety and wellbeing of families in our care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities include
Safeguarding LeadershipAct as the lead
professional for safeguarding within maternity services, ensuring compliance
with statutory guidance, NHS England standards, and local safeguarding
policies.
Expert Advice & SupportProvide specialist
advice to midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team on safeguarding
concerns, including child protection, domestic abuse, and vulnerable adults.
Multi-Agency CollaborationWork closely with
social care, police, health visitors, and other agencies to promote a Think
Family approach.
Case ManagementParticipate in and
contribute to serious case reviews, domestic homicide reviews, and safeguarding
audits.
Training & DevelopmentDesign, deliver,
and evaluate safeguarding training programmes for maternity staff.
SupervisionProvide safeguarding supervision to
midwives and other staff, supporting reflective practice and professional
development.
Policy & GovernanceAssist in
developing and reviewing safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines
within maternity services.
Data & ReportingMaintain accurate
safeguarding records and produce reports for internal governance and external
agencies as required.
Quality ImprovementLead on audits and
quality improvement initiatives related to safeguarding, ensuring continuous
improvement in practice.
Escalation & Risk ManagementAct as the point
of escalation for complex safeguarding cases and ensure timely risk assessments
and action planning.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forNamed
Midwife Safeguarding Children
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forNamed
Midwife Safeguarding Children
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professionals, service users and parents/carers.
- Ability and skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff internal and external to the organisation i.e. partner agencies.
- Able to confidently deliver safeguarding training.
- Able to undertake audits.
- Able to work independently, organise workload, prioritise, and demonstrate initiative.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Will have the skills and ability to be able to analyse information and make decisions in stressful and complex situations.
- Ability to prioritise and move from one task to another at short notice.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to offer constructive challenge and escalate concerns where appropriate.
- Ability to lead a small team.
- Computer literate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level.
- Significant experience of working to safeguard children in maternity services.
- Experience of planning, delivering, and designing training.
- Experience of multi-agency working at a senior level.
- Experience in undertaking audits, collating data and analysing findings.
- Experience of developing or contributing to policy, procedure or guidance.
- Experience of managing investigations, including root cause analysis.
- Experience of making/ leading improvements in service delivery.
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change in practice delivery.
- Experience of offering specialist advice and support to staff.
- Experience of delivering safeguarding supervision.
- Experience of preparing reports and statements for case conferences and court statements.
- Experience of escalating concerns and making professional challenge.
- Experience of producing annual reports.
- Experience of representing an organisation at subgroups of the safeguarding board.
- Experience of undertaking serious case reviews or contributing towards them.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Named Midwife.
- Experience of dealing with the child death, rapid response process.
- Experience of horizon scanning and implementing changes to practice based on local or national drivers.
- Experience of the MARAC process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered Midwife (Active NMC Registration) and hold one of the following qualifications:
- Training/teaching qualification.
- Masters in Child Protection or be working towards this.
- Undertaken supervision training equivalent to the NSPCC safeguarding supervision skills course.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Principles underpinning effective child protection practice.
- A good level of knowledge of the national and local safeguarding agenda including relevant policy, procedures, practice legislation and developments.
- Knowledge of current research findings and evidenced based practice.
- A thorough understanding of policy and issues relating to data protection, confidentiality and information sharing.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professionals, service users and parents/carers.
- Ability and skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff internal and external to the organisation i.e. partner agencies.
- Able to confidently deliver safeguarding training.
- Able to undertake audits.
- Able to work independently, organise workload, prioritise, and demonstrate initiative.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Will have the skills and ability to be able to analyse information and make decisions in stressful and complex situations.
- Ability to prioritise and move from one task to another at short notice.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to offer constructive challenge and escalate concerns where appropriate.
- Ability to lead a small team.
- Computer literate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level.
- Significant experience of working to safeguard children in maternity services.
- Experience of planning, delivering, and designing training.
- Experience of multi-agency working at a senior level.
- Experience in undertaking audits, collating data and analysing findings.
- Experience of developing or contributing to policy, procedure or guidance.
- Experience of managing investigations, including root cause analysis.
- Experience of making/ leading improvements in service delivery.
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change in practice delivery.
- Experience of offering specialist advice and support to staff.
- Experience of delivering safeguarding supervision.
- Experience of preparing reports and statements for case conferences and court statements.
- Experience of escalating concerns and making professional challenge.
- Experience of producing annual reports.
- Experience of representing an organisation at subgroups of the safeguarding board.
- Experience of undertaking serious case reviews or contributing towards them.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Named Midwife.
- Experience of dealing with the child death, rapid response process.
- Experience of horizon scanning and implementing changes to practice based on local or national drivers.
- Experience of the MARAC process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered Midwife (Active NMC Registration) and hold one of the following qualifications:
- Training/teaching qualification.
- Masters in Child Protection or be working towards this.
- Undertaken supervision training equivalent to the NSPCC safeguarding supervision skills course.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Principles underpinning effective child protection practice.
- A good level of knowledge of the national and local safeguarding agenda including relevant policy, procedures, practice legislation and developments.
- Knowledge of current research findings and evidenced based practice.
- A thorough understanding of policy and issues relating to data protection, confidentiality and information sharing.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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