Public Health Programmes Midwife

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Specialist Public Health Programmes Midwife to provide clinical leadership and education on public health topics during the perinatal period. Ideal candidates should be registered midwives with experience in antenatal care, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to adapt public health programmes to community needs. The position offers various working patterns and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with active registration.
• Experience in all areas of midwifery, particularly antenatal care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support women / birthing people with public health topics.
• Ensure maternity public health programmes are culturally competent.
• Monitor and report uptake data as required.

Skills

Experience in all areas of midwifery

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to make independent decisions

Developed IT skills

Education

Registered midwife with active registration

Completed preceptorship

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust for a dedicated, passionate and motivated experienced midwife to join our team as the Specialist Public Health Programmes Midwife. We are looking for a dynamic, empathetic, self‑motivated and forward‑looking midwife to provide visible clinical leadership and evidence‑based information and education on immunisations and tobacco dependence programmes, as well as other public health topics during the perinatal period for women / birthing people and their families, other members of the maternity, nursing teams, and other health professionals; in line with Trust policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current national / local public health guidance.

We will work in partnership with service users, the multi‑disciplinary team, and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing by further developing and embedding public health‑related pathways and guidelines, to ensure appropriate and responsive care, accurate data and understanding of the maternity population's public health status. The post holder will commence the role from April 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert resource in supporting women / birthing people and their families to make informed decisions about various public health topics and care offers in pregnancy.
• Ensure maternity public health programmes are delivered in a culturally competent way and adapt delivery in response to local community needs.
• Use appropriate language solutions to discuss public health pathways, such as vaccination offers, with women and birthing people and their families in a meaningful way.
• Provide oversight and management for the success of project plans and ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met as defined by the commissioning body.
• Develop and provide education and training on various public health programmes, such as pregnancy immunisations, raised BMI in pregnancy, neonatal BCG eligibility and referral pathways to all relevant professional groups.
• Monitor and report uptake data as required.

About Us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high‑performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We provide comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Our integrated Trust maintains services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We are proud of our 'Outstanding' Care Quality Commission rating, our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and our dedication to supporting and developing staff. We are recognised on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Employment Details

Band 7 – £56,276 to £63,176 p.a. pro rata (inc).

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours.

Reference number: 293‑SWNS‑0527.

Location: Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Registered midwife with active registration.
• Completed preceptorship.
• Experience in all areas of midwifery, particularly antenatal care.
• Audit experience.
• Experienced in discussing public health topics and dispelling misinformation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to understand, reflect back and articulate other's opposing views, and challenge misinformation in a psychologically safe way.
• Ability to make independent decisions and work autonomously.
• Developed IT skills with good understanding of Windows applications and EPR.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to promote the service.
• Ability to act as a role model to junior staff.
• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of NMC Codes of Practice, confidentiality issues, and key public health agenda for maternity care.
• Knowledge of relevant national targets and guidelines, and evidence of managerial / leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of immunisation issues, including relevant research.

Desirable

• Mentorship / SSSA certification.
• Managerial / Leadership qualifications.
• Public Health qualifications.
• Motivational interviewing training.
• Up to date e‑Learning for providing vaccinations to pregnant women.
• Counselling skills.
• Reporting skills, including managing and analysing data relating to Key Performance Indicators or other targets.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Experienced vaccinator.

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

Applicants must understand and demonstrate the Trust Values, commit to equality, diversity and inclusion, and adhere to all Trust policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants will need a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/