Job summary
The overarching aim and purpose of the role of Inclusion Midwife is to support RBFT maternity to achieve equity in health outcomes for all social groups accessing our Maternity Service; targeting support and interventions to the most disadvantaged groups to improve service quality and address inequalities of access, service provision and healthcare outcomes.
The Inclusion Midwife will work strategically to raise awareness of inequalities amongst vulnerable groups to dispel misperceptions and provide assurance that safe, quality care will be provided and ensuring any barriers that prohibit service users from accessing care are removed.
Main duties of the job
The Inclusion Midwife will take a role, led by the Consultant Midwives and Compliance Lead Midwife in delivering an inclusion framework in Maternity. This will support the Trust's commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equality of opportunity and diversity for all staff members, recognising that a workforce that represents the community that it serves delivers a better experience for service users and better outcomes.
Whilst the Inclusion Midwife will be based within Maternity working closely with maternity colleagues, they will be a contributor to Trust wide equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities, supporting and working in collaboration with the Trust EDI team, Staff Inclusion Networks and other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the parts of the NHS People Plan pertaining to EDI
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Inclusion Midwife will take a role, led by the Consultant Midwives and Compliance Lead Midwife in delivering an inclusion framework in Maternity. This will support the Trusts commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equality of opportunity and diversity for all staff members, recognising that a workforce that represents the community that it serves delivers a better experience for service users and better outcomes.
Whilst the Inclusion Midwife will be based within Maternity working closely with maternity colleagues, they will be a contributor to Trust wide equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities, supporting and working in collaboration with the Trust EDI team, Staff Inclusion Networks and other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the parts of the NHS People Plan pertaining to EDI
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Inclusion Midwife will take a role, led by the Consultant Midwives and Compliance Lead Midwife in delivering an inclusion framework in Maternity. This will support the Trusts commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equality of opportunity and diversity for all staff members, recognising that a workforce that represents the community that it serves delivers a better experience for service users and better outcomes.
Whilst the Inclusion Midwife will be based within Maternity working closely with maternity colleagues, they will be a contributor to Trust wide equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities, supporting and working in collaboration with the Trust EDI team, Staff Inclusion Networks and other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the parts of the NHS People Plan pertaining to EDI
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registered midwfe
- Evidence of recognised post-registration development in midwifery care
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of providing care for woman and birthing people of protected characteristics or and/or complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of Project management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registered midwfe
- Evidence of recognised post-registration development in midwifery care
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of providing care for woman and birthing people of protected characteristics or and/or complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of Project management
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).
