Job summary
To work as part of the lead midwife team providing expertise to all staff in maternity services in all areas of safeguarding children for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and to lead the safeguarding team.To be a part of the midwifery management on call rota, providing operational and where required, practical support, to ensure safe delivery of services.Support the Director of Midwifery in providing leadership in the development of safeguarding services across Epsom and St. Helier Trust maternity services, including the community midwifery services in line with local and national guidance.To work collaboratively with the Trust safeguarding team to ensure good communication for vulnerable families.To implement Safeguarding / Child Protection training for staff Trust wide and those involved in maternity care, with a specific remit to ensure that all maternity staff are adequately trained and supported.To work with safeguarding committees and other agencies external to the Trust, to enable robust communication and joined up working to ensure multi-agency working to promote effective safeguarding practice within the Trust.To work in partnership with other Named professionals and members of the Trust Safeguarding Children Committee to implement identified action points and raise the profile of safeguarding children within all areas of the Trust
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership, expert advice and support on child protection/safeguarding matters within the Maternity Unit and community services at Epsom and St Helier NHS Hospital Trust.
Ensure that Trust practice keeps pace with Department of Health recommended best practice and the Sutton, Merton & Surrey Safeguarding Children's Board policies and procedures.To assist the Named Dr and Named Nurse in the development and review of Trust Child Protection policies and procedures ensuring they are consistent with the three local area Safeguarding Children's Board.Establish robust communication systems, to up-date and inform staff of developments both internally and externally related to safeguarding children.Provide relevant support and supervision to enhance practitioners' contributions to case conferences.Where appropriate attend conferences dealing with complex cases; prepare for court appearances and liaise with legal advisorTo ensure that child protection systems and procedures within the maternity unit are regularly monitored, evaluated and developed to minimise risk.To provide professional expert child protection advice and support to clinicians and midwifery staff within the maternity unit ensuring staff support and advice is readily available and that there is clear guidance as to whom to contact for out of hours advice.To participate in the Maternity Management on-call rota to provide operational support to ensure safe delivery of service
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Details Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum pro rata inc hcas
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7225955-UB-RB-Y
Job locations
Cross Site
St Helier hospital
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description outlining responsibilities of the role and person specification.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description outlining responsibilities of the role and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Current Midwifery Registration with NMC
* Safeguarding Children training to Level 3
* Masters degree in relevant subject or be actively working towards this.
Desirable
* Accredited management training course.
* Evidence of professional development
Experience Essential
* Ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice
* Experience of working in safeguarding field
* Experience in managing a team or clinical area
* Experience of communicating difficult or complex information to healthcare professionals/patients
Desirable
* Experience of management of people
* Experience relating to risk management
* Experience relating to research and audit
Skills/Knowledge Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident teaching and presentation skills
* Clear understanding of child protection guidance policies and procedures
Desirable
* Experience using digital Maternity systems (e.g. Badgernet, iClip)
Personal attributes Essential
* Self-motivated and able to manage a dynamic workload
* Committed to improving clinical care & personal development
Desirable
* Ability to achieve deadlines and work under pressures
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Current Midwifery Registration with NMC
* Safeguarding Children training to Level 3
* Masters degree in relevant subject or be actively working towards this.
Desirable
* Accredited management training course.
* Evidence of professional development
Experience Essential
* Ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice
* Experience of working in safeguarding field
* Experience in managing a team or clinical area
* Experience of communicating difficult or complex information to healthcare professionals/patients
Desirable
* Experience of management of people
* Experience relating to risk management
* Experience relating to research and audit
Skills/Knowledge Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident teaching and presentation skills
* Clear understanding of child protection guidance policies and procedures
Desirable
* Experience using digital Maternity systems (e.g. Badgernet, iClip)
Personal attributes Essential
* Self-motivated and able to manage a dynamic workload
* Committed to improving clinical care & personal development
Desirable
* Ability to achieve deadlines and work under pressures
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
St Helier hospital
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
St Helier hospital
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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