Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Specialist Safeguarding Midwife who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic safeguarding team, as a Band 7 Specialist Safeguarding Midwife.
The post holder will be a fundamental part of the safeguarding team and work closely with the Trust named midwife to ensure that the safeguarding remains at the heart of practice for women and UBB across the Trust.
The post holder will be working closely with Safeguarding Children's/Adults Teams, Perinatal Mental Health midwives and our Trust Domestic and Sexual Abuse Team.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve.
Responsibilities
* Supervision, training, education, managing and maintaining a very busy inbox, liaising with our multi-agency partners to ensure that robust plans are in place for our most vulnerable babies.
* Attending a variety of Children's Social Care and Multi-disciplinary meetings (in person and virtual) and chairing meetings are a part of the role.
* Directly supporting women and midwives, the role requires some auditing and data analysis.
* Work collaboratively with the Named Midwife for safeguarding and other lead professionals in developing safeguarding strategies and policies for the Trust.
Requirements
* Registered Midwife
* First degree or equivalent
* Evidence of post-qualification study in safeguarding
* Leadership training
* Management training
* Mentorship/Preceptorship course
Desirable Qualifications
* Professional development to Masters level (Post Graduate Certificate/MBA/MSc or equivalent)
* Safeguarding qualification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS, N&M and safeguarding agenda
* Experience in Maternity Healthcare- Acute and community setting with evidence of leadership qualities
* Experience of child protection/safeguarding
* Formal and informal teaching experience
* Staff and Resource Management experience
Essential Skills
* Excellent high level clinical leadership skills
* Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
* Writing and presentation skills
* Computer literacy
* Ability to prioritise work
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