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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Safeguarding Support Midwife

The closing date is 23 July 2025

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced midwife to join our safeguarding team.

As the safeguarding support midwife you will be visible in all areas and be confident in giving advice and support to staff in relation to maternity safeguarding, by identifying risks and supporting staff to complete the appropriate referrals to Children's Social Care and any necessary information sharing within safeguarding.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will implement good practice of national recommendations and guidance.

Provide safeguarding advice and support to staff in the organisation.

Facilitate some supervision and deliver safeguarding children's training in line with Safeguarding Adult & Safeguarding Children Intercollegiate Document (2018 & 2019).

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum, including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-116

Job locations

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

  • Be a role model for all clinical staff by practising safeguarding to the highest standard, whilst exercising a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
  • To provide visibility in clinical areas, identify where safeguarding concerns may be identified, liaise with the Safeguarding Midwives to ensure robust plans in place for the safeguarding of the woman and unborn/baby.
  • Attend MARACs/ check MARAC lists for any pregnant women when required.
  • To ensure documentation is of the highest standard in accordance with the Trust policy.
  • To refer to senior safeguarding colleagues any safeguarding practice in complex cases where standard protocols do not apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

  • Be a role model for all clinical staff by practising safeguarding to the highest standard, whilst exercising a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
  • To provide visibility in clinical areas, identify where safeguarding concerns may be identified, liaise with the Safeguarding Midwives to ensure robust plans in place for the safeguarding of the woman and unborn/baby.
  • Attend MARACs/ check MARAC lists for any pregnant women when required.
  • To ensure documentation is of the highest standard in accordance with the Trust policy.
  • To refer to senior safeguarding colleagues any safeguarding practice in complex cases where standard protocols do not apply

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
  • Some experience of working with safeguarding issues
  • Evidence of post qualification education activity
  • Practice assessor / Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
  • Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice
  • Motivated and passionate about safeguarding families
  • Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
  • Some experience of working with safeguarding issues
  • Evidence of post qualification education activity
  • Practice assessor / Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
  • Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice
  • Motivated and passionate about safeguarding families
  • Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively

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.

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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Midwife Public Health and Safeguarding

Sarah Green

sarah.green3@chelwest.nhs.uk

07771334490

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum, including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-116

Job locations

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


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