Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Lead Midwife - Maternal Medicine Network

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Job summary

The West Midlands Maternal Medicine Network Hub provides a range of support, advice and guidance, training and education to clinicians across the region who support women who are, wish to become, or have been recently pregnant - and who present with specific pre-existing diseases/conditions or develop symptoms and present in an acute setting. This role will support the work of clinicians across the West Midlands, enabling better support for women, whatever the preferences or circumstances.

Main duties of the job

The hub midwife will provide advice & guidance to clinicians across the West Midlands and will support the delivery of tertiary multi-disciplinary team meetings reviewing women with a range of pre-existing or acute disease/conditions. The role will support the development of consistent advice & guidance, training and education to maternity departments across the region in relation to women with the conditions listed below who are perinatal, or prior to starting a pregnancy.

To triage complex cases to appropriate MDTs and to ensure that women are not disadvantaged during their pregnancy for any non-medical reason.

The post holder may also engage in the development and delivery of training as part of the hub.

women with the following conditions/diseases who are, or wish to be pregnant: cardiac, respiratory, renal, haematological, rheumatological, endocrine, gastro-intestinal and liver, neurological, skin diseases and cancer and including acute illness where the underlying condition is not clear such as: headache, breathlessness, chest pain, abdominal pain, fever/sepsis.

Occasional travel around the WM may be necessary.

Whilst this post is cover for maternity leave, the successful applicant will be guaranteed a clinical post at BWC following completion of the fixed term contract.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-5791210-COCC

Job locations

90 Vincent Drive/Birmingham Womens Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered midwife BSc or equivalent degree
  • NMC Midwife registration
  • Evidence of completion of band 5 preceptorship programme
  • Positive attitude to change and inspires confidence

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completion of Band 6 preceptorship programme
  • Effective internet and IT skills
  • Demonstrate awareness of research related to midwifery practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of professional development within maternal medicine
  • Previous experience of managing complex cases
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered midwife BSc or equivalent degree
  • NMC Midwife registration
  • Evidence of completion of band 5 preceptorship programme
  • Positive attitude to change and inspires confidence

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completion of Band 6 preceptorship programme
  • Effective internet and IT skills
  • Demonstrate awareness of research related to midwifery practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of professional development within maternal medicine
  • Previous experience of managing complex cases

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).

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.

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

90 Vincent Drive/Birmingham Womens Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

90 Vincent Drive/Birmingham Womens Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Midwife - WM Maternal Medicine Network

Lynn Nolan

lynn.nolan@nhs.net

07884635680

Details

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-5791210-COCC

Job locations

90 Vincent Drive/Birmingham Womens Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG


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