Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional, highly motivated individual to work within the Maternity Safeguarding team at Newham University Hospital. The post holder is required to work within the multi-disciplinary team at Newham site as well as with external agencies, partners and stakeholders.
The role of the specialist midwife for safeguarding provides support, advice, safeguarding supervision and training for staff dealing with complex child protection issues and participate in the provision of education and training to midwives, students and support staff. The successful applicant will be expected to create and maintain networks within the Trust to support and facilitate communication and good practice as well as coordinate multi-agency meetings within women's health to discuss specific safeguarding children/child protection cases.
If you are passionate about safeguarding families and working alongside the vulnerable women's team with the aim of providing high quality care this is the opportunity for you. We are looking for a knowledgeable, inspirational and confident individual to work within our team to continue improving safeguarding practices within our maternity service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is the Specialist Safeguarding Midwife based at Newham Hospital. The post holder will be supported by a team of midwives who provide enhanced midwifery care to vulnerable families to ensure safety and compassion during their pregnancy journey.
The Specialist Midwife for Safeguarding will support all activities necessary in maternity services to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard and protect children and young people.
The Midwife will identify and co-ordinate the provision of multidisciplinary care for socially vulnerable women through support, advice and training for staff dealing with complex child protection issues. The post holder will provide high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and woman centred.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 below.
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 below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife on NMC Register
- oSupported Learning in the Clinical Environment
- oRelevant Child Protection training
- oKnowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence, including relevant legislation, national policy and professional standards
- oMentorship qualification
Desirable
- oSafeguarding Supervision course attended
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of Statutory Midwifery Supervision
- oSignificant experience in managing Child Protection issues
- oExperience of undertaking audits and implementing/monitoring action plans
- oEvidence of previous teaching experience
- oExperience in working closely with external partners, i.e. CCG and Local Authority in relation to safeguarding
Knowledge
Essential
- oFlexible, assertive and ability to show initiative
- oAbility to think logically, to make decisions, cope with stress, and work with all levels of staff
- oCommitment to a family centred environment.
- oInterest in own professional development.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary/multi agency team
- oAbility to work in a highly emotive environment
- oAbility to effectively manage a designated group of staff
- oAbility to effectively facilitate change and motivate others
- oSupports students and promotes an effective learning environment
- oIn depth understanding of the complexities related to child protection
- oExcellent written communication skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural & professional backgrounds
- oAbility to develop quick and meaningful relationships with women and their families
- oAbility to negotiate effectively.
- oAbility to challenge constructively and assert the authority of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife on NMC Register
- oSupported Learning in the Clinical Environment
- oRelevant Child Protection training
- oKnowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence, including relevant legislation, national policy and professional standards
- oMentorship qualification
Desirable
- oSafeguarding Supervision course attended
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of Statutory Midwifery Supervision
- oSignificant experience in managing Child Protection issues
- oExperience of undertaking audits and implementing/monitoring action plans
- oEvidence of previous teaching experience
- oExperience in working closely with external partners, i.e. CCG and Local Authority in relation to safeguarding
Knowledge
Essential
- oFlexible, assertive and ability to show initiative
- oAbility to think logically, to make decisions, cope with stress, and work with all levels of staff
- oCommitment to a family centred environment.
- oInterest in own professional development.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary/multi agency team
- oAbility to work in a highly emotive environment
- oAbility to effectively manage a designated group of staff
- oAbility to effectively facilitate change and motivate others
- oSupports students and promotes an effective learning environment
- oIn depth understanding of the complexities related to child protection
- oExcellent written communication skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural & professional backgrounds
- oAbility to develop quick and meaningful relationships with women and their families
- oAbility to negotiate effectively.
- oAbility to challenge constructively and assert the authority of the role
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).
