Socially Complex Senior Midwife

The successful candidate will have a remit to coordinate care for women with safeguarding issues, domestic violence ensuring staff respond in a professional, kind, caring and sensitive manner.

Working as part of the midwifery team the post holder will provide support and education to maternity and multi- disciplinary staff, caring for these women to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made.

They will participate in the training staff on safeguarding issues using a Think Family approach inclusive of both safeguarding children, adults and unborn babies and supporting staff to manage these cases.

See job description attached.

As a midwife working with women and families with socially complex/ safeguarding needs this role is to support the / Safeguarding Team and Socially Complex Leads to:

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Midwife; - First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience; - Evidence of post qualification education activity

Desirable: - Mentorship/Practice Supervisors or Practice Assessors qualification; - Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education

Experience

Essential: - Able to demonstrate practice in all areas of relating to midwifery; - Evidence of multidisciplinary working; - Experience of working in a safeguarding role

Desirable: - Experience of presenting audit/information at external venues

Skills and Knowledge