Job summary
The Specialist Midwife for Substance Misuse post will form part of the wider Birmingham Women's and Children's Foundation Trust's Integrated Safeguarding Team.
The post holder will be based primarily at Birmingham Women's Hospital and work as part of a team of specialist midwives each coordinating care for a specific group of vulnerable women and their families. The post holder will be line managed by the Named Midwife for Safeguarding.
The Specialist Midwife for Substance Misuse will work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies as well as providing advice and support to staff, women and their families and recognising the importance of the wider remit in safeguarding both adults and children who may be at risk of harm from substance misuse.
As the clinical expert, the Specialist Midwife for Substance Misuse will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, providing advice, support, supervision and training to staff in relation to substance misuse in order to enhance maternity care.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying gaps in areas of service provision and developing strategies to address areas of deficit. He/she will facilitate the development of expert clinical practice through research and education, working closely with key agencies and voluntary organisations.
Main duties of the job
- To be the clinical midwifery lead for substance misuse.
- To develop, review and update training in relation to substance misuse.
- To develop and implement Trust policies, evidence-based guidelines and care pathways relevant to area of specialist knowledge and expertise.
- To identify and promote ways of improving the service.
- To actively participate in multi-agency professional and operational meetings.
- To provide professional leadership and expert advice, acting in a consultative capacity for area of specialism and providing specialist advice across the service relating to substance misuse.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to women and their families, enabling them to make informed choices about their care.
- To systematically analyse and evaluate the service each year against key performance targets, taking a lead role in the implementation of subsequent actions.
- To identify appropriate data for collection in line with national or local guidelines. Monitor the quality and quantity of data being collected and take the necessary actions to maintain data quality.
- To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies in supporting families affected by substance misuse.
- To function autonomously within area of specialism and work in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team, seizing opportunities to educate, support and shape policy across the service.
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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.
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
- First level degree in a related subject or evidence of equivalent study
- Evidence of CPD -Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Substance Misuse
- Evidence of a recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years clinical practice experience in the last 5 years
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to Substance Misuse and their practical application
- Evidence of a specialist interest in Substance Misuse
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
- Experience of facilitating teaching sessions
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate and analyse data
- Ability to identify risks and escalate them appropriately
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Keen interest in research and ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Experience of implementing change in service provision
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage meeting attendance and actions
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Computer literate, including use and management of databases
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Demonstrate team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- First level degree in a related subject or evidence of equivalent study
- Evidence of CPD -Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Substance Misuse
- Evidence of a recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years clinical practice experience in the last 5 years
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to Substance Misuse and their practical application
- Evidence of a specialist interest in Substance Misuse
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
- Experience of facilitating teaching sessions
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate and analyse data
- Ability to identify risks and escalate them appropriately
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Keen interest in research and ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Experience of implementing change in service provision
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage meeting attendance and actions
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Computer literate, including use and management of databases
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Demonstrate team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women’s & Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston Birmingham,
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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