Specialist Midwife for Domestic Abuse

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Smethwick seeks an experienced midwife with a strong focus on Domestic Abuse. The role involves providing specialist advice, developing training programs, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a registered midwife qualification and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This position offers an opportunity to innovate and improve services for families directly affected by Domestic Abuse.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife (NMS Professional registration) is essential.
• Evidence of continued professional development is required.
• Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Domestic Abuse is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to staff for women and families affected by Domestic Abuse.
• Identify gaps in service provision and develop guidelines/SOPs.
• Plan and deliver training on domestic abuse.

Skills

Registered Practising Midwife

Experience in Domestic Abuse

Teaching facilitation

Leadership development

Report writing

Education

First Level degree in Midwifery or related subject

Mentor/assessor training

Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job summary

At SWBH we pride ourselves in providing Specialist services for our diverse population. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic midwife with a special interest in Domestic Abuse to join our team of specialist midwives in the Phoenix Team.

The postholder will be responsible for developing the Domestic Abuse service by proactively generating practice innovation and demonstrating expert knowledge and skills . The postholder will also be able to work autonomously within the area of speciality and in collaboration with the wider multi disciplinary team, utilising opportunities to educate and shape policy accross the service

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist advice to staff caring for women and families affected by Domestic Abuse.
• To provide advise and support for women and families directly impacted by Domestic Abuse.
• Identifying gaps in areas of service provision and developing guidelines/SOPs and staff training
• To work collaboratively with the corporate safeguarding team
• To look at incidents and provide actions from findings
• To be responsible for the planning and delivery of training on domestic abuse
• To establish an ongoing cycle of clinical audit to evaluate practice

Person Specification Experience

• Registered Practising Midwife
• Evidence of specialist interest in Domestic Abuse
• Experience of dealing with complex safeguarding cases
• Evidence of facilitating teaching sessions
• Evidence of developing guidelines

Person Specification Experience Desirable

• Evidence of leadership development
• Experience of report writing
• Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Midwife (NMS Professional registration)
• First Level degree in Midwifery or related subject or evidence of equivalent study
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Evidence of any additional experience/qualifications in Domestic Abuse
• Mentor/assessor training

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

SWB NHS Trust- MMUH

Grove Road

Smethwick

B66 2QT