Clinical Safeguarding Support Midwife

Job title:

Clinical Safeguarding Support Midwife

Company

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for experienced, passionate and motivated midwife to work in the safeguarding team at our Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea site. You will be based in the Antenatal Clinic, Monday to Friday.Main duties of the job

• You will support the operational delivery of safeguarding practice across the Trust. To adhere to national, regional and local legislation, policies and recommendations.
• Carrying out safeguarding antenatal clinics, consisting of follow up and booking appointments.
• To work in partnership with women and their families, GP, obstetrician and other agencies to ensure optimum care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies in accordance with the Trusts policies and guidelines.
• Informed client choice within the limitations of the service.
• Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching and support.
• Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
• Participate in pertinent information groups, facilitating preparation for childbirth and the postnatal period.

Working for our organisationAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person specificationEducation/QualificationsEssential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing CPD

Previous ExperienceEssential criteria

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• At least 1 year acute Trust experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of safeguarding supervision
• Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding.

Skills/AbilityEssential criteria

• Sound IT skills
• Self-discipline and good time management
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment and facilitate change and motivate others.
• Excellent documentation skills

Desirable criteria

• Presentation skills

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 651.7KB)
• Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 272.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:15:04 GMT

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