Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust for a dedicated, passionate and motivated experienced midwife to join our team as the Specialist Public Health Programmes Midwife.
We are looking for a dynamic, empathetic, self-motivated and forward-looking midwife to provide visible clinical leadership and evidence-based information and education on immunisations and tobacco dependence programmes, as well as other public health topics during perinatal period for women / birthing people and their families, other members of the maternity, nursing teams, and other health professionals; in line with Trust policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current national / local public health guidance.
The post holder will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team, and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing by further developing and embedding public health-related pathways and guidelines, to ensure appropriate and responsive care, accurate data and understanding of the maternity population's public health status.
*The postholder will be expected to commence the role from April 2026
Main duties of the job
Key details include:
- Expert resource in supporting women/ birthing people and their families to make informed decisions about various public health topics and care offers in pregnancy.
- Ensure maternity public health programmes are delivered in a culturally competent way and delivery is adapted in response to the local community needs.
- Ensure that appropriate language solutions are used to discuss public health pathways, such as vaccination offers with women and birthing people and their families are conducted in a meaningful way
- Provide oversite and management for the success of project plans and the requirements for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met as defined by the commissioning body.
- Develop and provide education and training on various public health programmes, such as pregnancy immunisations, raised BMI in pregnancy, neonatal BCG eligibility and referral pathways to all relevant professional groups.
- Monitor and report uptake data as needed
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife with active registration
- Mentorship/ SSSA
Desirable
- Managerial/Leadership Qualifications
- Public Health Qualifications
- Motivational interviewing training
- Up to date with relevant e-Learning for providing vaccinations to pregnant women
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of NMC Codes of Practice
- Understanding the needs of women of low socio-economic status and in a multiracial environment.
- Awareness of current issues in maternity care
- Awareness and understanding of key issues on the public health agenda
- Knowledge of relevant national targets and guidelines
- Evidence of management / leadership skills
- Good working knowledge of immunisation issues, including relevant research
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to understand, reflect back and articulate other's opposing views, and challenge misinformation in a psychologically safe way
- Ability to make independent decisions and work autonomously
- Developed IT skills with good understanding of windows applications and EPR
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to promote the service
- Ability to act as a role model to junior staff
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Reporting skills, including managing and analysing data relating to Key Performance Indicators or other targets
- Motivational interviewing skills
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship
- Experience of all areas of midwifery, particularly antenatal care
- Audit experience
- Experienced in discussing public health topics and dispelling misinformation
Desirable
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife with active registration
- Mentorship/ SSSA
Desirable
- Managerial/Leadership Qualifications
- Public Health Qualifications
- Motivational interviewing training
- Up to date with relevant e-Learning for providing vaccinations to pregnant women
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of NMC Codes of Practice
- Understanding the needs of women of low socio-economic status and in a multiracial environment.
- Awareness of current issues in maternity care
- Awareness and understanding of key issues on the public health agenda
- Knowledge of relevant national targets and guidelines
- Evidence of management / leadership skills
- Good working knowledge of immunisation issues, including relevant research
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to understand, reflect back and articulate other's opposing views, and challenge misinformation in a psychologically safe way
- Ability to make independent decisions and work autonomously
- Developed IT skills with good understanding of windows applications and EPR
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to promote the service
- Ability to act as a role model to junior staff
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Reporting skills, including managing and analysing data relating to Key Performance Indicators or other targets
- Motivational interviewing skills
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship
- Experience of all areas of midwifery, particularly antenatal care
- Audit experience
- Experienced in discussing public health topics and dispelling misinformation
Desirable
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
