Job summary
Provide specialist support and advice on issues relating to the safeguarding of children.
Provide education for all health care professionals working in maternity caring for vulnerable families.
This midwife will act as a resource for other members of the multidisciplinary team and be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence in the specialist role.
The specialist midwife will take the operational midwifery lead for safeguarding children.
Assist the Directorate and the staff in their duty to protect children from harm and assist with ongoing development of the safeguarding agenda within maternity services.
The specialist midwife must ensure that policies and guidelines for the Safeguarding children are up to date and based on latest evidence.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert advice to midwives and other colleagues, to enable all staff to offer high-quality, individualised care to vulnerable groups, providing supervision and support to multi-professional staff in relation to safeguarding children.
Support the Named Midwife for Safeguarding and act up in their absence.
The post holder will be a midwife practising autonomously attending women during the antenatal, intranatal and postnatal periods.
This job description reflects the present requirement and objectives of the post, it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain own clinical skill and competenciesEnsure that at all times the interest and well-being of babies are paramount, whilst continuing to act as an advocate for their mothers.
Developing individualised plans of care in conjunction with other appropriate services to ensure the safety of the mother and newborn and the transition of care to other health professionals
Ensure agreed actions identified within individual management plans are being undertaken
To provide specialist advice and support regarding the ongoing day to day safeguarding concerning the health, safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
To provide supervision/case management guidance to staff within the safeguarding process, promoting good standards of record keeping
To assist staff in making timely referrals to appropriate agencies and services
Advise and support staff in the management of sensitive and complex matters concerning safeguarding children
Provide direct support to maternity colleagues when conflict arises with clients and or external agencies
Attend strategy meetings and case conferences as a support for staff or as a representative of the Trust, when required
Encourage a holistic, non-judgemental approach to vulnerable groups of clients
To ensure that women receive evidenced based information
To assist in the completion of adoption documentation on behalf of the Trust
To assist in the reporting process of child deathsCollect and manage submission of nationally required data such as that pertaining to female genital mutilation etc.To assist in the Child Safeguarding Practice Review process, specifically in the implementation of findings and recommendations. This will also include the learning from internal management reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain own clinical skill and competenciesEnsure that at all times the interest and well-being of babies are paramount, whilst continuing to act as an advocate for their mothers.
Developing individualised plans of care in conjunction with other appropriate services to ensure the safety of the mother and newborn and the transition of care to other health professionals
Ensure agreed actions identified within individual management plans are being undertaken
To provide specialist advice and support regarding the ongoing day to day safeguarding concerning the health, safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
To provide supervision/case management guidance to staff within the safeguarding process, promoting good standards of record keeping
To assist staff in making timely referrals to appropriate agencies and services
Advise and support staff in the management of sensitive and complex matters concerning safeguarding children
Provide direct support to maternity colleagues when conflict arises with clients and or external agencies
Attend strategy meetings and case conferences as a support for staff or as a representative of the Trust, when required
Encourage a holistic, non-judgemental approach to vulnerable groups of clients
To ensure that women receive evidenced based information
To assist in the completion of adoption documentation on behalf of the Trust
To assist in the reporting process of child deathsCollect and manage submission of nationally required data such as that pertaining to female genital mutilation etc.To assist in the Child Safeguarding Practice Review process, specifically in the implementation of findings and recommendations. This will also include the learning from internal management reviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of study into safeguarding
Desirable
- Safe guarding qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification
- Safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Working Together to Safeguard Children
Desirable
- Awareness of local safeguarding children board's guidance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Able to work in stressful situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of study into safeguarding
Desirable
- Safe guarding qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification
- Safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Working Together to Safeguard Children
Desirable
- Awareness of local safeguarding children board's guidance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Able to work in stressful situations
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).
