Job summary
We are looking for an experienced midwife with a passion for providing care to our most vulnerable families.
The role of deputy Named Midwife for safeguarding supports the statutory duties of the Named Midwife and is the primary point of contact for professionals to raise concerns. You will work within and support the line management of the Olive Team and maintain a small clinical caseload of families, triage referrals and develop and implement plans of care for families meeting safeguarding criteria.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include but not be limited to
Support the line management of the Olive Team (safeguarding Midwives and MSW)
Deputise for the Named Midwife for Safeguarding
Provide safeguarding supervision where appropriate
Maintain a small caseload of families who meet the criteria for the Olive Team
Develop and implement plans of care for women who meet the criteria for safeguarding children
Triage Maternity Safeguarding referrals and ensure that families are receiving effective care and appropriate levels of support in partnership with the Local Authority and other partner agencies
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pleases see attached job desciption for full details
We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information/discussion. We can also facilitate a visit to our Maternity Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pleases see attached job desciption for full details
We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information/discussion. We can also facilitate a visit to our Maternity Department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with active NMC PIN
- Additional qualifications or evidence of equivalent study in safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to safeguarding and their practical application.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies from a local and national perspective
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a specialist interest in safeguarding
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children and safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with active NMC PIN
- Additional qualifications or evidence of equivalent study in safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to safeguarding and their practical application.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies from a local and national perspective
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a specialist interest in safeguarding
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children and safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
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).
