Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Consultant Midwife – Public Health and Safeguarding
Closing date: 01 July 2026
We are looking for a dynamic, solutions-focused and detail oriented midwifery leader, who can support and deputise for the Consultant Midwife for Public Health and Safeguarding.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to step into a consultant midwife post or other public health leadership role in the future, with a chance to learn and develop in a well-supported environment.
Main duties of the job
- This post is designed to support and deputise for the Consultant Midwife for Public Health and Safeguarding with the activities associated with that role.
- The post requires collaborative multidisciplinary and interagency work across professional boundaries in health and social care in the City of London, Hackney, Waltham Forest and other local authorities as required. It helps maintain the midwifery contribution to the public health agenda for women who have maternity care or give birth at Homerton hospital.
- Together with the Consultant Midwife, the postholder will lead on services for vulnerable pregnant women and the unborn in clinical practice by influencing the delivery of safe and high-quality maternity care within Homerton services.
- Through the enactment of innovative strategies and collaborative working, ensure women with complex social needs benefit fully from a multi‑disciplinary approach to their care to bring elements of normality to their care pathway regardless of lead carer.
- The postholder will provide strategic safeguarding midwifery leadership for City and Hackney and represent midwifery on appropriate safeguarding fora including the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP).
- Work closely with and support specialist midwives and public health midwives who focus on working with vulnerable pregnant women and their families.
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.
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, including 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. All 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 supports and develops its staff, including its well‑regarded nursing community, and all staff can take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton has been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilities
This role encompasses the key tasks and responsibilities listed below.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
- Registered Midwife.
- MSc or equivalent level of experience and knowledge.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Approved child protection supervision course.
Experience
- Expertise in all aspects of midwifery, particularly community based care and team leadership.
- Use of evidence in practice.
- Professional leadership and influencing skills.
- Teaching skills.
- Research and audit skills.
- IT and presentation skills.
- Data analysis skills.
- Collaborative working across health and social services.
- Ability to facilitate change.
Skills / Abilities
- Substantial midwifery practice, including senior level work.
- Extensive experience in midwifery, especially with psychosocially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups.
- Managing and resolving complex safeguarding situations.
- Clinical teaching.
- Service development.
- Change management.
- Project management and innovation.
Knowledge
- Confidentiality issues and information sharing guidance.
- Current midwifery issues.
- Public health agenda for midwives.
- Child protection and safeguarding systems and processes.
- Trauma‑informed care principles.
- NHS agenda and drivers for change.
- Research and evidence assessment.
- Counselling techniques.
Other attributes
- Good keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to formulate complex plans and strategies and articulate them in a professional manner online or in multiple formats.
- Time management and workload governance, guiding others’ priorities.
- Articulate vision for maternity services.
- Understanding of the Consultant Midwife role and its place in the organisation.
Other
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act.
- Understanding of the Trust values.
- Non‑judgemental attitude to those experiencing complex psycho‑social lives.
- Committed to service and professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year, pro rata per annum inclusive.
