Midwife Safeguarding Champion for Antenatal Clinic

Job title:

Midwife Safeguarding Champion for Antenatal Clinic

Company

NHS

Job description

Do you want to be part of a talented , forward thinking, friendly and dedicated workforce? The Antenatal Clinic at the prestigious Imperial College Healthcare – Queen Charlottes Hospital is looking for an experienced midwife who is confident, knowledgeable and dedicated in their Maternity Safeguarding Skills. You will be based in Antenatal Clinic, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time post.The post holder will be highly visible in the antenatal clinic setting providing specialist knowledge, clinical care, expertise and and as a champion will provide extra support to the antenatal midwifery team.The post holder will provide maternity safeguarding assurance to the multidiciplianary team as a whole. The person will escalate areas of concern for early review.Become part of our vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You will get an experience like no other and have lots of opportunities to develop your career.Please do not hesitate to contact the Maternity Outpatients Matron if you have any questions or would like further information regarding the role. Informal visits will be welcomed.Main duties of the job

• As a Clinical Champion and expert, to lead the operational delivery & support the strategic delivery of safeguarding practice across the Trust in accordance with national, regional and local legislation, policies and recommendations, ensuring that a world class service is provided to children and their families by a well-trained and proactive workforce, ensuring that the Trust Safeguarding Strategy is achieved
• To provide visible, Clinical and effective leadership across the Trust, working closely with the safeguarding and other staff teams to deliver on the standards required
• To report to the Named Nurse – Safeguarding Children and Young People issues of concern/progress to be shared with the ICHT Safeguarding Board.
• To support the ICHT safeguarding children action group and to provide reports, briefings and data for the Trust Board and associated forums
• To support the Head of Nursing, Paediatrics and the Named Nurse/Midwife – Safeguarding Children and Young People to ensure the implementation of the National Service Framework for children and young people across ICHT
• To work in partnership with a wide range of agencies to achieve the highest standards of care
• To undertake research and audit in relation to safeguarding children and young people in order to gain new information and to inform future practice

About usAt 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.Date posted29 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusiveContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-WCCS-1714Job locationsQueen Charlotte’s HospitalLondonW12 0HSJob descriptionJob 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. Job descriptionJob 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 SpecificationEDUCATIONEssential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Registered Health Visitor/Specialist Community Public Health Nurse / Midwife with completion of child & family focus programme or relevant experience
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification e.g. Triple SSA Mentorship

SKILLS/ABILITIESEssential

• Evidence of undertaking senior role working with children, young people and pregnant people
• Demonstrable understanding of National and Local health strategies
• Good IT skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical workload according to need and make decisions accordingly

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety Issues.
• Presentation Skills.

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of working with safeguarding issues in an acute hospital setting with children, young people and their families
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves research and/or audit
• Experience of working with pregnant women/people with complex medical/social needs.
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation/guidance

Desirable

• Community Midwifery experience
• Experience of inter-agency working

Person SpecificationEDUCATIONEssential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Registered Health Visitor/Specialist Community Public Health Nurse / Midwife with completion of child & family focus programme or relevant experience
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification e.g. Triple SSA Mentorship

SKILLS/ABILITIESEssential

• Evidence of undertaking senior role working with children, young people and pregnant people
• Demonstrable understanding of National and Local health strategies
• Good IT skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical workload according to need and make decisions accordingly

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety Issues.
• Presentation Skills.

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of working with safeguarding issues in an acute hospital setting with children, young people and their families
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves research and/or audit
• Experience of working with pregnant women/people with complex medical/social needs.
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation/guidance

Desirable

• Community Midwifery experience
• Experience of inter-agency working

Expected salary

£54320 – 60981 per year

Location

West London

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:26:21 GMT

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