Overview
The Preterm Birth and Multiple Birth Lead Midwife is a specialist role focused on improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies at risk of preterm birth or multiple pregnancy.
Based at HUTH or NLAG, the role requires pan‑group working across the Humber Health Partnership.
Responsibilities
* Provides expert, evidence‑based care and leads dedicated clinics, ensuring compliance with NICE NG137.
* Supports the management of preterm birth (before 37+0 weeks) and contributes to reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity.
* Key to delivering Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle v3.2 (Element 5) and implementing the BAPM Perinatal Optimisation Pathway.
* Works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent care pathways and collaborates with public health and the MNVP to co‑design equitable, culturally appropriate services.
* Contributes to clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement, supporting national maternity transformation priorities.
* Provides education and expert guidance to staff, promoting best practice in preterm birth prevention and management.
* Acts as a visible leader, driving consistency, innovation and improved outcomes for families at risk of preterm birth or multiple pregnancy.
Focus Areas
* Equity, inclusion and personalised care for families at risk.
* Continuity and personalisation of maternity services.
* Improvement of care quality across the Humber Health Partnership.
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