Job summary
At SWBH we pride ourselves in providing Specialist services for our diverse poplulation. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic midwife with a special interest in Domestic Abuse to join our team of specialist midwives in the Phoenix Team.
The postholder will be responsible for developing the Domestic Abuse service by proactively generating practice innovation and demonstrating expert knowledge and skills . The postholder will also be able to work autonomously within the area of speciality and in collaboration with the wider multi disciplinary team, utilising opportunities to educate and shape policy accross the service
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist advice to staff caring for women and families affected by Domestic Abuse.
- To provide advise and support for women and families directly inpacted by Domestic Abuse.
- Identifying gaps in areas of service provision and developing guidelines/SOPs and staff training
- To work collaboratively with thecorporate safeguarding team
- To look at incidents at provide actions from findings
- To be responsible for the planning and delivery of training on domestic abuse
- To establish an ongoing cycle of clinical audit to evaluate practice
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this specialised post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this specialised post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Practising Midwife
- Evidence of specialist interest in Domestic Abuse
- Experience of deaing with complex safeguading cases
- Evidence of facilitating teaching sessions
- Evidence of developing guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership development
- Experience of report writing
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (NMS Professional registration)
- First Level degree in Midwifery or related subject or evidence of equivalent study
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Domestic Abuse
- Mentor/assessor training
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Practising Midwife
- Evidence of specialist interest in Domestic Abuse
- Experience of deaing with complex safeguading cases
- Evidence of facilitating teaching sessions
- Evidence of developing guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership development
- Experience of report writing
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (NMS Professional registration)
- First Level degree in Midwifery or related subject or evidence of equivalent study
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Domestic Abuse
- Mentor/assessor training
Desirable
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).
