Deputy Named Midwife for Safeguarding | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Crewe is seeking an experienced Deputy Named Midwife for Safeguarding. This role involves supporting the Olive Team, managing a small clinical caseload, and ensuring effective triage of safeguarding referrals. Ideal candidates will have extensive midwifery experience and a passion for delivering care to vulnerable families. This position is critical for the safeguarding of children within the community.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced midwife with a passion for providing care.
• Proficient in managing safeguarding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support the line management of the Olive Team.
• Deputise for the Named Midwife for Safeguarding.
• Triage Maternity Safeguarding referrals.

Skills

Experience in midwifery

Safeguarding supervision

Triage referrals

Education

Degree in Midwifery

Job description

We are looking for an experienced midwife with a passion for providing care to our most vulnerable families.

The role of Deputy Named Midwife for Safeguarding supports the statutory duties of the Named Midwife and is the primary point of contact for professionals to raise concerns. You will work within and support the line management of the Olive Team, maintain a small clinical caseload of families, triage referrals, and develop and implement plans of care for families meeting safeguarding criteria.

Key duties include:

1. Support the line management of the Olive Team (safeguarding Midwives and MSW)
2. Deputise for the Named Midwife for Safeguarding
3. Provide safeguarding supervision where appropriate
4. Maintain a small caseload of families who meet the criteria for the Olive Team
5. Develop and implement plans of care for women who meet the criteria for safeguarding children
6. Triage Maternity Safeguarding referrals and ensure families receive effective care and support in partnership with the Local Authority and other agencies

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services across East Cheshire and West Cheshire, including planned and emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver services in 26 medical centres and schools, collaborating with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the largest employers in the area.

Since July 2022, following the formation of Integrated Care Systems, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in provider collaboratives, aligning strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we are reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a healthier future. More details are available on our Healthier Futures website.

Our mission at Mid Cheshire is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the communities of Cheshire, helping them enjoy life to the fullest.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information or to arrange a visit to our Maternity Department.

This advert closes on Wednesday 13 August 2025.